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
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
And June 30 is fast approaching.
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Ryan Lenora Brown,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
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.
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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
Jaclyn Hendricks,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
With two or three roster spots still to fill for next season, the Heat is also on its way to approaching the first apron of $209 million.
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Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
This is not a simple specs bump, but a change in how Soundcore is approaching the noisy chaos in the real world.
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Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
I'mPhaedra Trethan, getting set to sweat with forecast temperatures approaching 100 degrees in South Jersey.
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Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
1 July 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
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.
—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
25 June 2026
Adjective
With fireworks season fast approaching, there's no better time than now to get your pet fast and reliable support before anxiety hits hardest.
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Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
And June 30 is fast approaching.
—
Ryan Lenora Brown,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
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.
—
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
Verb
With group play coming to a close and the Round of 32 approaching, the competition is heating up as teams look to punch their tickets to the knockout round in hopes of hoisting the FIFA World Cup Trophy at the final on Sunday, July 19.
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Jaclyn Hendricks,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
With two or three roster spots still to fill for next season, the Heat is also on its way to approaching the first apron of $209 million.
—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
This is not a simple specs bump, but a change in how Soundcore is approaching the noisy chaos in the real world.
—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
I'mPhaedra Trethan, getting set to sweat with forecast temperatures approaching 100 degrees in South Jersey.
—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
1 July 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
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
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.
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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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Neither will New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who on Tuesday was mum on any details to which he’d been made privy, carefully side-stepping a question about the Swift event during a press conference about the impending heat wave.
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LeBron James's impending free agency, though less leveraged at 41, points predictably towards a return to the Lakers.
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On Friday, oil prices reached their lowest levels since the war began, with Brent settling at about $72 and US crude closing around $69.
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Popular arcade and bar Joystick is closing its doors after almost 14 years on Edgewood Avenue.
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.
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Today, semiconductors sit at the center of geopolitical discussions involving the United States, China, Taiwan and Europe, reflecting their role as a foundational input to nearly every sector of the modern economy.
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Accommodation includes two owner’s suites—one with a rotating bed, the other with a reflecting pool—a spacious full-beam VIP, and four guest cabins.
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