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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, 15 June 2026
France, Spain, Denmark, Thailand and South Korea are among others studying or developing similar approaches.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Another pattern change arrives late this week as a cold front approaches from the north.
—Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Alternative approaches, such as power-to-liquid e-fuels, also face economic hurdles due to rising electricity costs.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
With officers posted throughout the stadium approaches, there was little visible evidence of vendors selling unofficial World Cup jerseys, scarves or flags along the main roads near the stadium.
—Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
The most effective approaches combine multiple strategies and stay consistent.
—Jay Sparks, USA Today, 15 June 2026
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2026
Officials say Bradley Early Education Center’s approaches to these key issues could serve as a jumping-off point for an LAUSD expansion in the industry.
—Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Michael Silver, New York Times, 16 June 2026
By Wednesday and Thursday, another system approaches, and a few showers and rumbles may sneak into the area Wednesday.
—Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 16 June 2026
The ring of onlookers parts respectfully as the elderly couple approaches their granddaughter.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
As the premium smartphone market approaches saturation levels and typical upgrade cycles stretch out to three years and beyond, Apple is looking beyond simple price rises across the portfolio.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Every new one approaches life with a little different twist that the one that came before didn't have the time to grasp.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 14 June 2026
As the fictional capsule approaches the point of neutral gravity for the second time, the crew fears getting stuck there.
—Neil Oseman, Space.com, 14 June 2026
Still, as the day progresses, Mercury approaches a square to taskmaster Saturn, which becomes exact very early tomorrow.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Curiosity has always been at the core of how Anna Kaplan approaches leadership.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Noun
Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
France, Spain, Denmark, Thailand and South Korea are among others studying or developing similar approaches.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Another pattern change arrives late this week as a cold front approaches from the north.
—Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Alternative approaches, such as power-to-liquid e-fuels, also face economic hurdles due to rising electricity costs.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
With officers posted throughout the stadium approaches, there was little visible evidence of vendors selling unofficial World Cup jerseys, scarves or flags along the main roads near the stadium.
—Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
The most effective approaches combine multiple strategies and stay consistent.
—Jay Sparks, USA Today, 15 June 2026
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2026
Officials say Bradley Early Education Center’s approaches to these key issues could serve as a jumping-off point for an LAUSD expansion in the industry.
—Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Verb
Afterward, Roseman approaches, shaking his head.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 16 June 2026
By Wednesday and Thursday, another system approaches, and a few showers and rumbles may sneak into the area Wednesday.
—Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 16 June 2026
The ring of onlookers parts respectfully as the elderly couple approaches their granddaughter.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
As the premium smartphone market approaches saturation levels and typical upgrade cycles stretch out to three years and beyond, Apple is looking beyond simple price rises across the portfolio.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Every new one approaches life with a little different twist that the one that came before didn't have the time to grasp.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 14 June 2026
As the fictional capsule approaches the point of neutral gravity for the second time, the crew fears getting stuck there.
—Neil Oseman, Space.com, 14 June 2026
Still, as the day progresses, Mercury approaches a square to taskmaster Saturn, which becomes exact very early tomorrow.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Curiosity has always been at the core of how Anna Kaplan approaches leadership.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approaches
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People and bears cross paths many thousands of times each summer, and the great majority of meetings end with the bear wandering off.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Sponsored by New England Chevy Dealers Just a short drive from Newport, Rhode Island, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.—
Rachel Holt,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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While there are lash-growth serums, lengthening mascaras, and even professional lash extensions, knowing when and how to use each of these methods is what will actually make a difference.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
17 June 2026
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Consumers often rely on appearance and smell other than expiry dates to judge whether products are still safe to eat, despite the limitations of those methods.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The depth comes with questions.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Held in Évian-les-Bains, France, from June 15 to 17, this is the president’s fifth time attending the conference in person and comes amid heightened global turmoil, with the conflicts in Iran and Ukraine expected to loom large over the summit’s economic and geopolitical agenda.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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What does is that someone like Brind’Amour, who helped lift a struggling team up to the pinnacle of the sport — twice now — enters the Hall, where the sport’s greatest stories belong.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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In a press briefing ahead of the summit, which enters its second day on Tuesday and will conclude on Wednesday, Macron said a key focus of the talks would be maintaining support for Ukraine.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
16 June 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
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Drivers are being advised to take alternate routes and to avoid the area.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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The drone strikes have made several routes between Russia and occupied Ukraine too dangerous to use.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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When considered city by city and decade by decade, there are lots of factors in home run totals, from ballpark dimensions to playing strategies to the number of long ball hitters in each lineup.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Market dynamics, consumer preferences, manufacturing considerations, and pricing strategies can all influence how products are formulated and positioned.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Eighteen months after the deal closes, that clause activates and costs you a fortune.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Voting closes at noon Friday, so don’t sleep on it.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
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