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as in paths
an established course for traveling from one place to another
will take the standard landing approach from the south
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as in methods
the means or procedure for doing something
that's a different approach to knitting, but it seems to work
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as in comes
to come near or nearer
the parade's approaching! I can hear the band playing!
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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
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Recent Examples of approaches
Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Traditional approaches focus on financial engineering such as negotiating discounts for long-term commitments, or on observability tools that track who is running what.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
As spooky season approaches, there’s no better time than now to revisit these classic nail-biters—and revel in their impeccable period styling.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2025
Cognitive-behavioral approaches help challenge catastrophic thinking and build problem-solving skills.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
As the deadline to keep the government funded fast approaches at the end of the month, congressional Democrats are vowing a fight over health care, possibly forcing a shutdown unless Republicans agree to restore Medicaid cuts and extend Obamacare subsidies.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
However, critics and some rank-and-file officers remain unconvinced, accusing Mamdani of political opportunism as Election Day approaches.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Neither of those approaches speaks to a massively competitive tour.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
As China’s Golden Week approaches at the start of October, demand for ocean cargo on the trans-Pacific trade lane is not projected to see a significant increase, according to a Thursday update from Flexport.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
Cash constitutes only 3% of assets, while debt approaches $2B, roughly 75% of equity.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
But the standout performance here is Charli xcx as Bethany, channeling her party girl persona into a character who approaches her wanderings as an introspective vision quest, searching for a deeper truth within herself.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
As the hype train that is Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels approaches JW Clay Station for the first time on Saturday night, the Charlotte 49ers have more to play for than just their first victory under Tim Albin.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
Congregation has delivered for generations After serving generations of worshippers, Life Changers approaches its 50th anniversary in October.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
These talents bring their signature styles to their projects; whether their aesthetic is traditional and glamorous or relaxed and modern, each firm approaches their projects with a collaborative spirit, working closely with clients to create spaces that reflect their lifestyles.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
The Red Sox announced that he was scheduled to undergo an MRI on Wednesday, but the team will likely play it safe with their young superstar, as the postseason quickly approaches.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
Airlines start to release seats as the date of flying approaches.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Traditional approaches focus on financial engineering such as negotiating discounts for long-term commitments, or on observability tools that track who is running what.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
As spooky season approaches, there’s no better time than now to revisit these classic nail-biters—and revel in their impeccable period styling.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2025
Cognitive-behavioral approaches help challenge catastrophic thinking and build problem-solving skills.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
As the deadline to keep the government funded fast approaches at the end of the month, congressional Democrats are vowing a fight over health care, possibly forcing a shutdown unless Republicans agree to restore Medicaid cuts and extend Obamacare subsidies.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
However, critics and some rank-and-file officers remain unconvinced, accusing Mamdani of political opportunism as Election Day approaches.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Neither of those approaches speaks to a massively competitive tour.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
As Kiko approaches the islands, rain and wind remain a possibility.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
As China’s Golden Week approaches at the start of October, demand for ocean cargo on the trans-Pacific trade lane is not projected to see a significant increase, according to a Thursday update from Flexport.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
Cash constitutes only 3% of assets, while debt approaches $2B, roughly 75% of equity.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
But the standout performance here is Charli xcx as Bethany, channeling her party girl persona into a character who approaches her wanderings as an introspective vision quest, searching for a deeper truth within herself.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
As the hype train that is Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels approaches JW Clay Station for the first time on Saturday night, the Charlotte 49ers have more to play for than just their first victory under Tim Albin.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
Congregation has delivered for generations After serving generations of worshippers, Life Changers approaches its 50th anniversary in October.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
These talents bring their signature styles to their projects; whether their aesthetic is traditional and glamorous or relaxed and modern, each firm approaches their projects with a collaborative spirit, working closely with clients to create spaces that reflect their lifestyles.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
The Red Sox announced that he was scheduled to undergo an MRI on Wednesday, but the team will likely play it safe with their young superstar, as the postseason quickly approaches.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approaches
Noun
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Employees can also reach out to mentors to learn more about specific roles and career paths.—
Roula Amire,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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The role re-designer This confidence cultivator helps employees navigate new career paths without steering away from their sense of purpose.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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As the late historian Barry Rubin documented in his biography of Arafat, the Palestinian leader used a variety of methods, both buying off and burying his opponents.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Despite their mass use, Manuylov hopes to convince various associations and research boards to conduct comparative field tests of the classic methods versus his own.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The milestone comes four decades after Roxana Zal, 14, became the youngest female winner of the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or Special in 1984 for Something About Amelia, according to the website for the awards.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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Wildfire worries With the worsening drought comes worries over wildfires.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Now, as Flames GM Craig Conroy enters his third year as general manager and the team prepares to move into its new arena in two years’ time, Wolf is looked up as Calgary’s long-term starter.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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However, every few years, a movie enters the cultural lexicon that comes across as lived-in and accessible.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The following map approximates locations based on Newsweek's review of publicly available sources.—
Nick Mordowanec
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Buses are a major mode of transport in Mexico, where, though freight trains are common, passenger rail routes remain limited.—
Lizbeth Diaz,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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There were routes in which Brown broke inside, and a defender was awaiting.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If regulators expand sanctions regimes to cover newer sectors like AI and blockchain, firms need strategies to pivot, adapt, and retool compliance processes.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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These assistants translate complex sensor data and algorithmic strategies into plain-language recommendations, sharply reducing cognitive load during high-pressure missions, according to the researchers.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The new rule closes that gap by mandating validated self-assessments and third-party assessments before award decisions.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The payment of the 183 million euros closes all investigations into evasion of taxes on an estate estimated by the Italian authorities to be worth around 800 million euros.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Approaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approaches. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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