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as in came
to come near or nearer
the parade's approaching! I can hear the band playing!
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as in entered
to move closer to
approach the bull with caution
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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
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Recent Examples of approached
As evening approached, attendees packed the concert area in anticipation of Common’s performance.
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J.m. Banks
june 21, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
Dirk and Martine, had first approached James and Jeff about renovating the existing lodge.
—Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Solum said a couple of families approached him and his wife, expressing interest in starting a Lutheran school and asking for their help.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
The family approached the new garden with the same long-term mindset that guided the home's restoration.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
That journey also shaped how Reid approached the material.
—Precious Fondren, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Police say the woman was standing outside her home when a group in a car approached her.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Ceramic, glass, and natural stone tiles should be approached differently.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
The robbery happened Wednesday afternoon near West Ninth Street, when two suspects allegedly approached two children operating the stand, stole their cash box and displayed a firearm during the incident.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
J.m. Banks
june 21, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
Dirk and Martine, had first approached James and Jeff about renovating the existing lodge.
—Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Solum said a couple of families approached him and his wife, expressing interest in starting a Lutheran school and asking for their help.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
The family approached the new garden with the same long-term mindset that guided the home's restoration.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
That journey also shaped how Reid approached the material.
—Precious Fondren, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Police say the woman was standing outside her home when a group in a car approached her.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Ceramic, glass, and natural stone tiles should be approached differently.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
The robbery happened Wednesday afternoon near West Ninth Street, when two suspects allegedly approached two children operating the stand, stole their cash box and displayed a firearm during the incident.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approached
Verb
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That came just a few days after news broke that Palantir had secured a $10 billion contract from the US Army over the next decade.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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All five of Bednar’s outs came via strikeout on Wednesday.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
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First, check for typos—make sure the promo code is entered exactly as provided, including any capitalization or special characters.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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These presumed long-shot performers are entered by their reps or themselves every year.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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The modern American leader who most approximated the Trimmer ideal was Dwight Eisenhower.—
David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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The repairs cost $90 million, all for a weapon approximated to be worth $1,500.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Reopening the Strait of Hormuz — which Tehran effectively closed during the conflict — is a key part of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the United States and Iran.—
Lou Robinson,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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The store closed more than five years ago in the wake of a 2018 filing by its parent company for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Verb
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But as Cooper's deadline for his name to be stripped from the building neared, the Justice Department asked the federal appeals court in Washington to pause the district court's order.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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As the show neared a break, Navarro attempted to ask a question, but Goldberg emphasized the need for a commercial.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Campos said the late surge likely reflected voter indecision in the gubernatorial primary.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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During the episode, James reflected on his childhood, work ethic and his business philosophies.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The Powerball jackpot is back above $300 million for the lottery on Saturday, June 20 after no ticket matched all six numbers earlier this week.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Belgium dominated possession in the first 60 minutes, but Iran still had a strong counterattack that was repeatedly thwarted by goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who matched Beiranvand's results, if not his theatricality.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
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“Approached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approached. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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