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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
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
Reflecting different creative approaches and scopes of production.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
The reports come amid economic uncertainty for many families as the government shutdown continues and a looming deadline approaches to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which provides food stamps to more than 40 million Americans.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
But the pair nevertheless share similar approaches.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
As the holiday approaches, here's a primer on key elements of Día de los Muertos.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Taylor added that no decision could be made on whether the 40-year-old would suit up against Chicago, likely meaning that Flacco may be a game-time decision as the opening kickoff approaches.
—Cameron Belcher, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Through research, the couple found a cerebral palsy inclusion report that ranked each state's approaches to promoting independence and productivity, ensuring quality and safety, and keeping families together.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
As the anniversary of Will’s disappearance approaches, so does a heavy, familiar dread.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2025
MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
By modeling the physics behind this phenomenon, researchers discovered that the human hand’s sensitivity approaches the theoretical limit of what can be detected through mechanical reflections.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
As Arizona approaches its snowy season up north, beginners and experts alike are preparing to hit the slopes this ski season.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 7 Nov. 2025
As the fifth and final season of Stranger Things approaches, many have noticed Dustin Henderson’s (Gaten Matarazzo) new look in the trailer and photos released ahead of launch.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
There are swift, serpentine vines dexterous enough to snatch Dek’s supplies; combustible little slugs that detonate like grenades when triggered; and exotic flowers that swell up and squirt paralyzing darts when something approaches.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Moments later, Schaaf-Olson’s husband, Jason Olson, who serves as the parks and recreation manager for the Town of Chino Valley, according to FOX 10, approaches the scene and tries to pull his wife away from the officers – repeatedly refusing orders to step back.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Keep checking Backcountry’s sale section for more deals as Black Friday approaches.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2025
Stray Arrows • In a closing stinger that’s clearly a setup for season five, Emyhr approaches some kind of horrible monster and puts it on Geralt’s scent.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
Reflecting different creative approaches and scopes of production.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
The reports come amid economic uncertainty for many families as the government shutdown continues and a looming deadline approaches to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which provides food stamps to more than 40 million Americans.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
But the pair nevertheless share similar approaches.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
As the holiday approaches, here's a primer on key elements of Día de los Muertos.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Taylor added that no decision could be made on whether the 40-year-old would suit up against Chicago, likely meaning that Flacco may be a game-time decision as the opening kickoff approaches.
—Cameron Belcher, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Through research, the couple found a cerebral palsy inclusion report that ranked each state's approaches to promoting independence and productivity, ensuring quality and safety, and keeping families together.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
As the anniversary of Will’s disappearance approaches, so does a heavy, familiar dread.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
During another episode this season, a man approaches Angela at a party and tells her that her husband cheated on her.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
By modeling the physics behind this phenomenon, researchers discovered that the human hand’s sensitivity approaches the theoretical limit of what can be detected through mechanical reflections.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
As Arizona approaches its snowy season up north, beginners and experts alike are preparing to hit the slopes this ski season.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 7 Nov. 2025
As the fifth and final season of Stranger Things approaches, many have noticed Dustin Henderson’s (Gaten Matarazzo) new look in the trailer and photos released ahead of launch.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
There are swift, serpentine vines dexterous enough to snatch Dek’s supplies; combustible little slugs that detonate like grenades when triggered; and exotic flowers that swell up and squirt paralyzing darts when something approaches.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Moments later, Schaaf-Olson’s husband, Jason Olson, who serves as the parks and recreation manager for the Town of Chino Valley, according to FOX 10, approaches the scene and tries to pull his wife away from the officers – repeatedly refusing orders to step back.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Keep checking Backcountry’s sale section for more deals as Black Friday approaches.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2025
Stray Arrows • In a closing stinger that’s clearly a setup for season five, Emyhr approaches some kind of horrible monster and puts it on Geralt’s scent.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approaches
Noun
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Republicans in the House and Senate are taking wildly divergent paths on health care — setting themselves up for a possible collision.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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Strickland and Behr first crossed paths in 2004 while filming The Grudge, the horror-mystery film in which Strickland played Susan and Behr played Doug.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Many existing models still rely on empirical methods developed several decades ago.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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The aforementioned methods account for around half of all participants.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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There are other Washburn regulars here too, like the excellent actors Bruce McKenzie and Jeff Biehl, but despite all their long acquaintance, something about the project never quite comes into focus.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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To safely transport your new baby home from the hospital, consider the Peg Perego City Loop Infant Car Seat & Stroller Combo, which comes with a stroller and is 20% off.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Mercury enters Scorpio on November 18 through its retrograde last until the 29 returning us to the ideas of the last Mercury in Scorpio chapter from October 6-29.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
11 Nov. 2025
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Gustav is a supporting role with outsized influence in Joachim Trier’s film, about two sisters (Renate Reinsve and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas) whose estranged father re-enters their life after the death of their mother.—
Thomas Page,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 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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Golf is a major draw, with courses that look out on the scenic Santa Catalina Mountains, as are the hiking and biking paths and routes.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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On the same day, a regional train, called the Desiro High-Capacity (HC), which is designed for shorter to medium-distance routes, successfully completed its first test run near Cairo, which will link the capital with cities like Alexandria and Ain Sokhna.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Lightweight luggage, versatile clothing, and clever carry-on strategies that anticipate the little headaches most travelers overlook.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Despite over a century of investigation, there is still no cure, but advances in diagnostic tools, treatments and preventive strategies continue to offer hope for slowing the disease and improving quality of life for patients and caregivers.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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One of her eyes closes slightly, turning her into a cartoon of shock and dismay.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 2025
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Centenary closes its regular season Saturday at home against Austin College.—
Christopher Kamrani,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Approaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approaches. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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