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
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
Graduation season is fast approaching, and Jefferson County Public Schools has released ceremony dates for Louisville seniors to receive their diplomas.
—Kathryn Muchnick, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Mar. 2026
Danforth happened to be talking with Salvi on another matter that day, and was aware that the deadline for petitions was fast approaching.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Spring is fast approaching, but warm weather and blossoming trees are exactly what individuals with allergies don’t want to see.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
Members Janet Musil and Meg Peo will give historical context and encourage a discussion about the Electoral College as part of the library’s America 250 series in honor of the country’s approaching 250th anniversary.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Housing and homelessness spending has also surged, according to the study, with emergency shelter costs approaching the $1 billion mark through spiking enrollment in the HomeBASE and similar programs.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Carrey, however, had other plans—approaching McNamara for advice and eager to learn.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Coach Kevin O'Connell is entering his fifth season without a win in the playoffs, and the Vikings are approaching the 50th anniversary of their previous Super Bowl appearance.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Looming over many lawmakers too is the approaching 60-day threshold for congressional authorization for military force outlined in the War Powers Act.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Josh immediately retaliates by approaching Austin.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
The video shows officers deploying pepper spray before approaching a bleeding victim during the early morning incident in Wilmington.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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
Graduation season is fast approaching, and Jefferson County Public Schools has released ceremony dates for Louisville seniors to receive their diplomas.
—Kathryn Muchnick, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Mar. 2026
Danforth happened to be talking with Salvi on another matter that day, and was aware that the deadline for petitions was fast approaching.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Spring is fast approaching, but warm weather and blossoming trees are exactly what individuals with allergies don’t want to see.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
Anya Kamenetz To learn to fly-fish, contact angler Jim Fulton, who usually takes his students to the Harlem Meer to practice casting, tying knots, and approaching the water.
—The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
Members Janet Musil and Meg Peo will give historical context and encourage a discussion about the Electoral College as part of the library’s America 250 series in honor of the country’s approaching 250th anniversary.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Housing and homelessness spending has also surged, according to the study, with emergency shelter costs approaching the $1 billion mark through spiking enrollment in the HomeBASE and similar programs.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Carrey, however, had other plans—approaching McNamara for advice and eager to learn.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Coach Kevin O'Connell is entering his fifth season without a win in the playoffs, and the Vikings are approaching the 50th anniversary of their previous Super Bowl appearance.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Looming over many lawmakers too is the approaching 60-day threshold for congressional authorization for military force outlined in the War Powers Act.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Josh immediately retaliates by approaching Austin.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
The video shows officers deploying pepper spray before approaching a bleeding victim during the early morning incident in Wilmington.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approaching
Adjective
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Preliminary forecasts show a chance of showers returning for the upcoming weekend and high temperatures remaining around the upper 50s.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Spartans, who held their annual Spring Showcase Saturday, have some big shoes to fill for the upcoming season as the countdown until fall camp hits 102 days.—
Aaron Johnson,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Then, there’s the collective Electronic Disturbance Theater, which was actually creating an internet tool that people could use to track where ICE was coming into communities.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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During a press conference on Thursday, April 16, Wiseman, Glover and Koch, talked about their roller coaster of emotions since coming home.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The former couple was engaged in 2010, when Kate was 27, and Michael was nearing 50, and later tied the knot in 2014.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Death rates in immigration detention are nearing record highs, raising concerns among physicians regarding the health service standards at federal facilities, according to a new JAMA research study.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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During these tests, the platform demonstrated its ability to perform tasks in conditions approximating real combat scenarios.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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Only the handful of relegation-proof Premier League clubs have anything approximating US sport franchise valuations, because everyone else’s value could evaporate as a result of a bad season or two.—
Andrés Martinez,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Still, general manager Brett Veach smiled on Thursday when asked if this impending draft next week in Pittsburgh felt different because of all that looms over it.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2026
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At the Jungle, outreach workers have canvassed the camp for weeks to warn residents of the impending sweep and to sign them up for slots at tiny homes or motels.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The shuttered mall turned into a canvas for graffiti artists after closing last year.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Davis attended virtual loan-closing meetings wearing wigs, makeup and/or a head covering to disguise himself as players seeking loans, according to court documents.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Reiten recently featured for her national team in UEFA World Cup qualifiers against Slovenia, entering both games as a second-half substitute.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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After entering the game tied at 3 in the ninth, Mets closer Devin Williams allowed two runs in a disastrous final frame to fall to the Twins 5-3 and record their 12th loss in a row, their longest streak since 2002.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Our objective has always been to degrade Hezbollah’s terrorist infrastructure to the point where diplomacy and a sovereign Lebanese government can take over under Lebanon’s confessional system, reflecting Christian, Sunni and Shiite interests.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Below, Kehlani expands on her non-negotiables while reflecting on her journey as an artist, mother, and advocate.—
Adelle Platon,
VIBE.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Approaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approaching. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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