as in upcoming
being soon to appear or take place
the approaching holiday has everyone in a state of excitement
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as in coming
to come near or nearer
the parade's approaching! I can hear the band playing!
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as in nearing
to move closer to
approach the bull with caution
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as in approximating
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 approaching
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
In fact, most of them have deadlines that are fast approaching.
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Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
22 June 2026
Summer House usually starts filming on the 4th of July, which is fast approaching.
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Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Amazon Prime Day sale is fast approaching, but these early tech discounts have started the party early.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
18 June 2026
The toughest decision of the Sparks’ season to date is fast approaching.
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Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding day is rapidly approaching—and according to one wedding planner, the nuptials may end up costing them $20 million.
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Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
That June deadline is fast approaching, but Rolapp said many players have come to agree with the direction.
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Brody Miller,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Summer is fast approaching, with warm temperatures expected to hit Washington DC and make for a sticky and humid start to the season, a familiar reality for residents across the DMV.
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Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
With America’s 250th anniversary approaching, Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha said Democrats are busy sulking while the country prepares to celebrate the nation’s history and achievements.
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Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
25 June 2026
Amazon’s Prime Day sale is quickly approaching.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Some locations could reach their first 100° day of the year this weekend or early next week, with afternoon heat index values approaching 105° at times.
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Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The Pacers team salary number is approaching the NBA’s luxury tax line.
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Tony East,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
America’s 250th is fast approaching and with it, a slew of fireworks displays across Connecticut.
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Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
Taxation levels are approaching those seen during the Second World War, while beloved and vital state institutions such as the National Health Service are struggling after years of austerity cuts and budget squeezes.
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Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
25 June 2026
Until the oil market truly returns back to something approaching normal, the system will continue to rely on those stockpiles.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Adjective
Wetterberg's due date is fast approaching, and the mom-to-be celebrated her baby shower with some of her closest friends over the weekend.
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Adam England,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
In fact, most of them have deadlines that are fast approaching.
—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
22 June 2026
Summer House usually starts filming on the 4th of July, which is fast approaching.
—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Amazon Prime Day sale is fast approaching, but these early tech discounts have started the party early.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
18 June 2026
The toughest decision of the Sparks’ season to date is fast approaching.
—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding day is rapidly approaching—and according to one wedding planner, the nuptials may end up costing them $20 million.
—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
That June deadline is fast approaching, but Rolapp said many players have come to agree with the direction.
—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Summer is fast approaching, with warm temperatures expected to hit Washington DC and make for a sticky and humid start to the season, a familiar reality for residents across the DMV.
—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
Democrats offered the legislation, which failed on a party-line vote, ahead of a fast-approaching July 1 deadline, when the borrowing limits will take effect for Americans nationwide.
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Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
With America’s 250th anniversary approaching, Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha said Democrats are busy sulking while the country prepares to celebrate the nation’s history and achievements.
—
Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
25 June 2026
Amazon’s Prime Day sale is quickly approaching.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Some locations could reach their first 100° day of the year this weekend or early next week, with afternoon heat index values approaching 105° at times.
—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The Pacers team salary number is approaching the NBA’s luxury tax line.
—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
America’s 250th is fast approaching and with it, a slew of fireworks displays across Connecticut.
—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
Taxation levels are approaching those seen during the Second World War, while beloved and vital state institutions such as the National Health Service are struggling after years of austerity cuts and budget squeezes.
—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
25 June 2026
Until the oil market truly returns back to something approaching normal, the system will continue to rely on those stockpiles.
—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approaching
Adjective
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Those figures are right in line with their upcoming 2026-27 salaries.
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Produced by Pharrell Williams, the track was released in January amid Tip’s announcement that his upcoming 12th solo studio album, Kill the King, will be his last before officially ending his rap career.
Verb
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With how rapidly healthcare organizations are relying on AI applications, data federation and new tools that are being intricately weaved through core data streams, the number of cybersecurity incidents is sure to increase in the coming decade.
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Bauhs has plans to hit 10 new stadiums in the coming college football stadium, which would put him at 135 out of 138.
Verb
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Highs climb into the upper 90s, with a few western locations nearing 100°.
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Expect another warm morning with temps nearing the 90s by lunchtime and into the upper 90s soon after.
Verb
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Uncanny too were the dusty pinks, approximating Penn’s beloved, nearly transparent poppies.
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The National Football League, for all its flaws, understands the commercial necessity of approximating fairness.
Adjective
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Without a care about the mud or the impending return to reality, the crowd relished the final moments of the festival as fireworks burst over the stage.
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But with her nuptials impending, will she be distracted enough to let this awful mystery go unsolved?
Verb
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Conwell, who turned 22 on June 15 and watched the draft from his hometown of Indianapolis, began his college career South Florida before transferring to Indiana State for his sophomore season and Xavier for his junior season, and then closing his college career at Louisville.
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The stock has plummeted since, closing at $153 on Thursday after topping $225 last week, and Musk has lost his trillionaire status.
Verb
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The shortstop had just 14 RBIs in his previous 48 games entering Tuesday.
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After making the playoffs, the Sabres are entering a window of contention, so that pick could be in play as part of another deal.
Verb
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While reflecting on their reconciliation during a July 2024 appearance on Bachelor Happy Hour, Kylee said Aven initially made meaningful efforts to rebuild trust.
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Some designs were inspired by hakama pants, traditional Japanese trousers, reflecting Uniqlo’s heritage.
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