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
Brody Miller, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The royal wedding of the summer is rapidly approaching—and King Charles and Queen Camilla might have a calendar clash with the event.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding is reportedly fast approaching, with the power couple beginning to quietly share details of their top-secret celebration with their guests.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 22 May 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
Colorado’s first open race for governor in eight years is fast approaching, and The Denver Post wants your questions for the candidates.
—Jon Murray, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Election Day on Tuesday, April 7, is fast approaching.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
There are signs that the summer season is fast approaching.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
That being said, a pair of sandals is a high priority for my travel wardrobe, especially now that spring is fast approaching.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 28 May 2026
If a bear appears intent on approaching you, your group, or your campsite in a non-defensive manner (not showing signs of agitation), gather your group together, make noise, and try to discourage the bear from further approaching.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
Rather than approaching Lane’s story as a traditional cradle-to-present biography, the film uses his life and work as a way into the continuing importance of theater itself.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 May 2026
Employees no longer see learning as another task added to their schedule while deadlines are fast approaching but as part of solving real problems, making better decisions and growing within their roles.
—Gwen Mdinaradze, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
With an election approaching next month, the La Jolla Town Council is set for another significant overhaul of its board.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
In the video, the man can be heard screaming profanities while holding a baseball bat outside the window before getting out of the car and approaching the couple.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Additionally, California has the highest median rent in the nation, with asking rents approaching $2,900 statewide, according to Zillow data.
—James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Visitors approaching the museum’s doors will pass under a canopy of silver birch trees installed in its forecourt.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026
Adjective
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
The royal wedding of the summer is rapidly approaching—and King Charles and Queen Camilla might have a calendar clash with the event.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding is reportedly fast approaching, with the power couple beginning to quietly share details of their top-secret celebration with their guests.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 22 May 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
Colorado’s first open race for governor in eight years is fast approaching, and The Denver Post wants your questions for the candidates.
—Jon Murray, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Election Day on Tuesday, April 7, is fast approaching.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
There are signs that the summer season is fast approaching.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
That being said, a pair of sandals is a high priority for my travel wardrobe, especially now that spring is fast approaching.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
This may be attributed to school districts approaching reading education in a different way.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 28 May 2026
If a bear appears intent on approaching you, your group, or your campsite in a non-defensive manner (not showing signs of agitation), gather your group together, make noise, and try to discourage the bear from further approaching.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
Rather than approaching Lane’s story as a traditional cradle-to-present biography, the film uses his life and work as a way into the continuing importance of theater itself.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 May 2026
Employees no longer see learning as another task added to their schedule while deadlines are fast approaching but as part of solving real problems, making better decisions and growing within their roles.
—Gwen Mdinaradze, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
With an election approaching next month, the La Jolla Town Council is set for another significant overhaul of its board.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
In the video, the man can be heard screaming profanities while holding a baseball bat outside the window before getting out of the car and approaching the couple.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Additionally, California has the highest median rent in the nation, with asking rents approaching $2,900 statewide, according to Zillow data.
—James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Visitors approaching the museum’s doors will pass under a canopy of silver birch trees installed in its forecourt.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approaching
Adjective
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Italian authorities have canceled upcoming concerts by Kanye West and Travis Scott that had been scheduled to take place in July in the northern city of Reggio Emilia, citing security concerns.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
31 May 2026
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Independents can’t vote in the upcoming primary for various government officials, but they are allowed on the state ballot question.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Now, age verification is coming for your computer, bringing the same privacy concerns with it.—
Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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The conflict and uncertainty surrounding it have continued to ripple through energy markets, with Exxon delivering a warning Thursday that oil inventories are on track to reach dangerously low levels in the coming weeks, forcing prices to spike and curbing demand.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Some occupations already have between 30% and 50% of workers nearing retirement.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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According to Edgemont, pearl-heavy arrangements may be nearing that point.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The National Football League, for all its flaws, understands the commercial necessity of approximating fairness.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Enlarging the circle improves accuracy by better approximating a true circle.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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Archer is scaling for the mega sporting event and attempting to build an operational hub for the area's impending air taxi network.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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With multiple lawsuits and an impending Supreme Court ruling poised to shape TPS nationwide, advocates hail the Lebanese extension but warn that hundreds of thousands still lack a permanent solution.—
Gisela Salomon,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Tiwani Contemporary’s closure follows that of London’s Stephen Friedman Gallery, which went dark in February after closing its New York outpost and entering bankruptcy proceedings.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
28 May 2026
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Both Miami-Dade and Broward school districts are considering closing or repurposing schools due to enrollment drops.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Verb
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In 2025, Google followed suit, entering into an agreement with Kairos Power and the TVA for a new nuclear plant.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Industrial additive manufacturing is entering the commercial nuclear power sector through a new production agreement between two Midwestern companies.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Indeed, e-commerce now represents a significant share of total fashion sales, reflecting continued growth in digital channels.—
Malana VanTyler,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Broadcom’s revenues from these two deals will be closely correlated, UBS’s Arcuri said, reflecting the high level of mutual investment that has characterized the AI buildout so far.—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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“Approaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approaching. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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