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approaching

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verb

present participle of approach

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for approaching
Adjective
  • The performances come ahead of the upcoming U.S. and European legs of ENHYPEN’s ongoing ‘WALK THE LINE’ world tour.
    Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • However, Amorim’s decision to leave Ugarte on the bench for the Europa League final suggests the 24-year-old will be more of a special-use player for the upcoming season.
    Carl Anka, New York Times, 30 June 2025
Verb
  • From thrilling outdoor adventures to inaugural music festivals and exclusive culinary experiences, there’s much to look forward to in the coming months.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The launch set a record for turnaround time for the company from a single launch pad coming four days, three hours, and 11 minutes since the July 23 launch.
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • That’s because it’s considered a red giant star, a bloated star nearing the end of its life.
    Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Both teams are nearing the point when the game will be turned over to the bullpens.
    Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The impending invasion of Victoria (Bryce Dallas Howard) and her army of newborn vampires inspires an unlikely alliance between the Cullen coven and Jacob's Quileute pack, setting the stage for some kickass action sequences.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 1 July 2025
  • And with the impending great wealth transfer, in which women in particular are expected to inherit trillions upon trillions of dollars, that could have profound effects on charitable giving throughout the country in the near future.
    Ben Weiss, Fortune, 30 June 2025
Verb
  • This minimizes the risk of entering details on fraudulent websites and can alert you if a site doesn’t match what’s expected.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Israel's blockade of aid on Gaza — including electricity — is entering its third week.
    Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The World Bank on Thursday raised its forecast for China’s economic growth in 2024 and 2025, reflecting the recent policy adjustments.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Deployment grew by 20% in 2024, reflecting higher-quality deals and more realistic valuations.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Merely matching expectations last season was good enough for the Yankees to win their division and claim home-field advantage throughout the AL playoffs.
    Tim Britton, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Lopez's full outfit turned out to be a floor-length skirt with matching embellishments to the abs-baring cropped top.
    Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Approaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approaching. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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