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

Labat says that the more music — aided by artificial intelligence and technology — has moved away from simple approaches to lyrics and melodies, the more he’s been drawn back to them. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2026

With just weeks left in the fall season, Timberland has already gotten off to a strong start as winter approaches. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 8 Nov. 2026

The successful measures took several different approaches rather than imposing one single type of restriction. — Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026

All are injections that work by blocking the liver’s ability to produce Lp(a), but use different approaches. — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 7 Nov. 2026

These approaches can be expensive and slow to produce, and some structures are vulnerable to fatigue damage. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026

Since one adult doe eats 6 to 10 pounds of forage per day, managing the overall deer population becomes more crucial as winter approaches. — Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2026

The Agriculture Department also provides resources for schools to reduce waste, and many of the approaches overlap with those used by the schools in Baltimore and Lawrenceville. — CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026

Despite the slow weekend, analysts see the box office as likely to pick up dramatically as the 2026 holiday corridor approaches. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 1 Nov. 2026

Verb

Surrounded by members of the media and well-wishers, British adventurer Karl Bushby (L) approaches his mother's house after completing the final portion of his journey in his home city of Hull, northeastern England. — Ramy Inocencio, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Joby’s flights come as the company approaches the final stages of the FAA’s type certification process for its S4 aircraft. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026

In his absence Ravana, disguised as a religious mendicant, approaches Sita and abducts her. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

The bid itself costs about $90 million (€80 million), and the total investment approaches $450 million (€400 million) when accounting for the stadium development and other expenses. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2026

As the man with dogs and a second witness look on, an agent approaches them and sprays the man with the dogs. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

As Halloween approaches, my attention has naturally turned to candy. — Megan McArdle, Washington Post, 30 Oct. 2026

And when DeVaux sits alongside Lynch to talk horses, a woman nervously approaches their table to ask for a picture – of the horse trainer, not the former Super Bowl-winning, five-time Pro Bowl running back. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026

As El Gouna approaches its 10th edition, Shawky says the next step is strengthening CineGouna’s international presence and developing more year-round activity beyond the annual festival. — Essie Assibu, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026