Synonyms of approaches

approaches 1 of 2

noun

plural of approach

1

as in paths

an established course for traveling from one place to another

will take the standard landing approach from the south

Synonyms & Similar Words

• paths
• routes
• ways
• roads
• avenues
• highways
• passages
• walks
• arteries
• trails
• drives
• roadways
• tracks
• passes
• streets
• lanes
• thoroughfares
• passageways
• boulevards
• routeways
• pike
• byways
• rows
• walkways
• bypasses
• bypaths
• expressways
• freeways
• turnpikes
• channels
• airways
• high roads
• portals
• hatches
• doors
• gates
• laneways
• doorways
• waterways
• gateways
• traces
• watercourses
• cycleways
• bikeways
• gats

2

as in methods

the means or procedure for doing something

that's a different approach to knitting, but it seems to work

Synonyms & Similar Words

• methods
• strategies
• methodologies
• techniques
• ways
• manners
• recipes
• systems
• tactics
• styles
• forms
• plans
• fashions
• modes
• models
• programs
• tacks
• policies
• steps
• hows
• routes
• schemes
• practices
• processes
• designs
• blueprints
• moves
• shifts
• layouts
• plots
• games
• routines
• intrigues
• game plans
• ground plans
• lines
• modi operandi
• expedients

approaches

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of approach

1

as in comes

to come near or nearer

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• comes
• closes
• nears
• arrives
• closes in
• lands
• draws on
• reaches
• comes up
• attains
• hits
• bellies up
• gains
• turns up
• touches
• nighs
• sneaks up
• waltzes (up)
• shows up
• borders
• makes
• creeps up
• verges
• adjoins

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• retreats
• withdraws
• recedes
• retires
• backs (up or away)
• leaves
• goes
• exits
• departs
• removes
• walks out
• runs away
• pulls out
• takes off
• quits
• shoves (off)
• lights out
• clears out

2

as in enters

to move closer to

approach the bull with caution

Synonyms & Similar Words

• comes
• enters
• nears
• advances
• drops in
• nighs
• pops (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• goes
• withdraws
• leaves
• retreats
• exits
• departs
• recedes (from)

3

as in approximates

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

• approximates
• measures up (to)
• reflects
• compares (with)
• matches
• stacks up (against or with)
• parallels
• mirrors
• amounts (to)
• holds a candle to
• comes (to)
• adds up (to)
• touches (on)
• equals
• duplicates
• borders (on)
• verges (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of approaches

Noun

Building a domestic rare earth supply chain These five companies represent different approaches to expanding US access to rare earths. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026

Pocket rescissions occur when the president requests Congress to cancel funds as the end of the fiscal year approaches, according to the Government Accountability Office. — Nicholas Kerr, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

However, there is more optimism that other approaches could make a significant difference. — David Cox, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026

As discharge approaches, tools that streamline safety plans, screenings and psychiatric notes can help ensure continuity of care. — Sameer Bhat, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

The two women have developed markedly different approaches to First Lady style. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026

Alexis’s view The differing approaches between the US and China to court South Africa speaks volumes about Pretoria’s relationship with the world’s two largest economies — and the strategic priorities of all three. — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Both approaches can leave parents feeling even more taxed and out of control. — Juli Fraga, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026

Korean officials have tried a variety of national- and local-level approaches to reverse falling birth rates. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

Verb

Tania Khazaal, founder of The Renewal Collective, approaches family healing through communication and personal faith. — Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026

The episode approaches the tragedy through the experience of Capt. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026

When the deadline approaches, vendors inevitably scramble to create standard operating procedures, architectural diagrams and runbooks. — Thanh Pham, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

As the first Crystal Lake trailer debuted last week, longtime fans of Jason Voorhees ran wild with online speculation about how the Peacock show approaches his story. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026

Try to unplug unnecessary appliances before the storm approaches. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2026

Their calls come as the force also approaches a critical deadline. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026

Sam Jochim, economist at EFG International, said rates could rise roughly once every three months as underlying inflation approaches 2%. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026

Lo, in a similar cadence to peers like Charli xcx and personal icons like Lykke Li, approaches the dance floor with both reverence and reflection. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026