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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
Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
As Mother’s Day approaches, her story stands as a reminder that many of the most significant career breakthroughs aren't built in isolation but through lives and choices shaped at home, where leadership often begins long before recognition ever arrives.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 May 2026
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
The way the move unfolds shows how Barcelona have blended the two approaches.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 11 May 2026
As the country's 250th anniversary approaches, The New York Historical has launched a $250,000 prize for those who have helped the public better understand the past.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
In past years, Anthony has always delivered intentional approaches to the various Met Gala themes.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 May 2026
Fire officials gathered in Calabasas on Monday to mark Wildfire Preparedness Week, urging Southern California residents to take steps now to protect homes and families as peak fire season approaches.
—City News Service, Daily News, 4 May 2026
But certain towns do have their own approaches to combating invasive plants.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
On Monday, May 11, Colbert welcomed guests Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers and John Oliver for a joint interview as The Late Show with Stephen Colbert approaches its final episodes.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
The chef Gregory Gourdet, the son of Haitian immigrants, approaches France from the view of the colonies, moving from Vietnam to Louisiana but ever circling back to the Caribbean and its wealth of plantains, salt cod, Scotch bonnets, pikliz and not-so-humble rice and beans.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
As the nation approaches its 250th birthday, that institutional reflex remains its deepest strength.
—David H. Hsu, Fortune, 11 May 2026
As America approaches 250 years, Michigan Central reflects a familiar national story of growth, hardship and renewal.
—Rachelle Graham, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Craig approaches music the same way, intentionally and with a personal touch geared towards the setting and people that Spotify algorithms can’t replicate.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Since opening in January last year, Padel United has added about 675 members, with numbers rising every month and expansion plans already underway as current capacity approaches its limit.
—Robin Swithinbank, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
Additional storm development is also possible across the Appalachians into the Mid-Atlantic as an upper-level system approaches from the west.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
Other approaches try to battle the countervailing incentives with fancier math.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
As Mother’s Day approaches, her story stands as a reminder that many of the most significant career breakthroughs aren't built in isolation but through lives and choices shaped at home, where leadership often begins long before recognition ever arrives.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 May 2026
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
The way the move unfolds shows how Barcelona have blended the two approaches.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 11 May 2026
As the country's 250th anniversary approaches, The New York Historical has launched a $250,000 prize for those who have helped the public better understand the past.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
In past years, Anthony has always delivered intentional approaches to the various Met Gala themes.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 May 2026
Fire officials gathered in Calabasas on Monday to mark Wildfire Preparedness Week, urging Southern California residents to take steps now to protect homes and families as peak fire season approaches.
—City News Service, Daily News, 4 May 2026
But certain towns do have their own approaches to combating invasive plants.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
Verb
That philosophy also shapes how the property approaches sustainability, through the language and practice.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
On Monday, May 11, Colbert welcomed guests Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers and John Oliver for a joint interview as The Late Show with Stephen Colbert approaches its final episodes.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
The chef Gregory Gourdet, the son of Haitian immigrants, approaches France from the view of the colonies, moving from Vietnam to Louisiana but ever circling back to the Caribbean and its wealth of plantains, salt cod, Scotch bonnets, pikliz and not-so-humble rice and beans.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
As the nation approaches its 250th birthday, that institutional reflex remains its deepest strength.
—David H. Hsu, Fortune, 11 May 2026
As America approaches 250 years, Michigan Central reflects a familiar national story of growth, hardship and renewal.
—Rachelle Graham, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Craig approaches music the same way, intentionally and with a personal touch geared towards the setting and people that Spotify algorithms can’t replicate.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Since opening in January last year, Padel United has added about 675 members, with numbers rising every month and expansion plans already underway as current capacity approaches its limit.
—Robin Swithinbank, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
Additional storm development is also possible across the Appalachians into the Mid-Atlantic as an upper-level system approaches from the west.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approaches
Noun
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Small differences in timing, composition, and heating may have pushed these neighboring moons down completely different evolutionary paths.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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The paths, sidewalks and streets are also very well maintained.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The company defended its harvesting methods at the time, claiming the tomatoes are grown in the right region and with the right techniques.—
Itzel Luna,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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If the methods are flawed, publish the caveats.—
A.J. Russo,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
Verb
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By evening, the Aries Moon stirs private ambition and a stronger inner conviction about what comes next.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The letter, sent Friday, comes amid a high-stakes legal battle currently playing out in an Oakland federal courtroom between onetime partners Altman and Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, who in 2015 co-founded the AI company best known for creating ChatGPT.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Verb
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By evening, the Moon enters your 1st House of Self, sharpening courage, attraction, and initiative.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Beecher, Providence and De La Salle all move up behind Marist, while Richards enters the rankings.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Lennox perfectly approximates Franklin’s confidence and repose on the cover of her latest album, Vacancy.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
7 May 2026
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Forbes approximates that Jenner is worth $670 million.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The other routes would have led to a more boring story.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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In particular, several east-west routes will see longer hours and more frequency during June and July to help link riders to the streetcar and the World Cup Fan Fest on the grounds of the National WWI Museum and Memorial.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Wilson also said Republicans are likelier to use AI in their campaign strategies than Democrats, citing recent poll results by the American Association of Political Consultants.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Reflecting on the modernization of national security in a Fox News op-ed, FBI Director Kash Patel explores how the bureau must adapt its strategies to address modern threats and advance beyond the artificial intelligence age.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The week closes with a downtown parade and a finale concert focused on music, storytelling, fashion, and Black culture.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
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In a separate statement, G-III said that after the transaction closes, G-III and WHP Global will form a 50/50 joint venture that will retain ownership of Marc Jacobs’s intellectual property.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
14 May 2026
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“Approaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approaches. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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