Synonyms of approached

approached

verb

past tense of approach

1

as in came

to come near or nearer

the parade's approaching! I can hear the band playing!

Synonyms & Similar Words

• came
• closed
• neared
• came up
• arrived
• drew on
• reached
• closed in
• landed
• attained
• bellied up
• hit
• nighed
• gained
• turned up
• made
• touched
• showed up
• bordered
• verged
• adjoined
• crept up
• waltzed (up)
• sneaked up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• withdrew
• retreated
• retired
• receded
• backed (up or away)
• left
• went
• removed
• departed
• exited
• lit
• quit
• walked out
• pulled out
• ran away
• took off
• shoved (off)
• cleared out

2

as in entered

to move closer to

approach the bull with caution

Synonyms & Similar Words

• came
• entered
• neared
• advanced
• nighed
• dropped in
• popped (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• went
• withdrew
• retreated
• left
• departed
• receded (from)
• exited

3

as in approximated

to come near or nearer to in character or quality

his store-bought dessert doesn't even approach your homemade version of it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approximated
• reflected
• compared (with)
• matched
• measured up (to)
• stacked up (against or with)
• mirrored
• paralleled
• came (to)
• held a candle to
• amounted (to)
• added up (to)
• touched (on)
• equaled
• duplicated
• bordered (on)
• verged (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of approached

Adebayo approached Herro and, without hesitation, punched him. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026

From construction repairs, traffic, and safety, the worries compounded on themselves as the city approached the kickoff of its first KC match on June 16. — Zuri Primos july 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026

There was a scattering of arts and humanities people who were paying attention to AI and who generally approached the technology with an attitude of open curiosity. — Meghan O’Gieblyn, The New York Review of Books, 11 July 2026

The post added that the officers approached the property from the back of the house before shooting and killing the dog. — Andre Butso, AJC.com, 10 July 2026

As the train approached the station, prosecutors allege that Shtein inserted two fingers into the woman’s private area. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

A couple of years ago, a reporter approached the Boys’ Club of New York looking to interview some of its middle-schoolers for a story about the mental health crisis in boys. — Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 10 July 2026

Mixed responses to the American Freedom Train matched the national mood as the United States approached its Bicentennial celebration in 1976. — Paul Durica, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Betsy Ross, a 24-year-old upholsterer, is traditionally credited with sewing what many believe was the first American flag in the summer of 1776 after reportedly being approached by members of a flag committee that included George Washington. — Pete Cuddihy, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026