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
Brendan Marks, New York Times, 9 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
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
James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
With the season’s first Subway Series rapidly approaching, the Yankees’ offense hasn’t exactly been chugging along.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
With warmer weather and busy months approaching, the ongoing strike and inventory uncertainty have left some bar owners with their glass half empty.
—Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Mars has been in Psyche’s sights since early May, with the planet appearing as a steadily growing and surprisingly bright crescent in the approaching spacecraft’s view.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 14 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
Masculinism is now approaching its imperial-overreach phase, like the Roman empire that many of its leaders so admire.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
The medium-term goal is to cut costs by more than 50%—from $7,000 per kilowatt to $3,000—approaching the lowest-cost solar farms and gas plants.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 May 2026
The music’s stopped, and a financial storm unlike any other is approaching.
—Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2026
Adjective
As for those still deliberating, Decision Day is fast approaching.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 9 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
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
Verb
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
With the season’s first Subway Series rapidly approaching, the Yankees’ offense hasn’t exactly been chugging along.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
With warmer weather and busy months approaching, the ongoing strike and inventory uncertainty have left some bar owners with their glass half empty.
—Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Mars has been in Psyche’s sights since early May, with the planet appearing as a steadily growing and surprisingly bright crescent in the approaching spacecraft’s view.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 14 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
Masculinism is now approaching its imperial-overreach phase, like the Roman empire that many of its leaders so admire.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
The medium-term goal is to cut costs by more than 50%—from $7,000 per kilowatt to $3,000—approaching the lowest-cost solar farms and gas plants.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 May 2026
The music’s stopped, and a financial storm unlike any other is approaching.
—Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approaching
Adjective
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Blocking the map The third case would also have seismic ramifications on which map is used in the upcoming elections.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
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Clues point to further possible trimming of Bank of America (BAC) and Apple (AAPL), but the actual transactions won’t be known until the upcoming 13F filing on May 15.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Indigenous peoples in the area have been coming there for 1000s of years to soak and take advantage of the waters, and so there’s been a hotel or some manner of resort there since the late eighteen hundreds, welcoming people to come and take the waters and relax and enjoy.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2026
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Plus, coming so close and the disappointment (of third) fueled my fire more.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The company is also nearing the end of enrollment in its Phase III TIGeR-PaC trial.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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The campus is nearing completion of One Water Living Learning Laboratory, which will train water professionals.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The band sounds a little like the Police approximating Weather Report, but Parker sounds much like the very guitarist who would join Tortoise and build the ETA IVTet—his tone incisive and notes restrained, his choices forever relating to the rhythm.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
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So, which games are best for approximating the challenges Artemis will face in settling the moon's surface?—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But there were other signs of an impending disaster.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
10 May 2026
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As the impending deadline approaches, one thing is on the Magidsons’ minds — keeping the family together.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Dulgeroff estimated that closing the La Jolla Rec Center would result in a budget reduction of $231,975.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Hernandez will compete in the Southern Section finals on Saturday with the goal of closing her high school athletics career at the end of the month at the state track and field championships in Clovis.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The trend does not bode well for Massie, who has won every primary challenge since entering Congress with over 70% of the vote.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2026
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In Season 2, the stakes are upped as the battle for the Central South West television franchise reaches a fever pitch, with the war between Corinium and Venturer entering a dangerous phase.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The scholarships support both academic and vocational college pursuits, reflecting the club’s commitment to a wide range of educational goals.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Shares of Birkenstock slipped in pre-market trading after the clog-brand posted second-quarter results reflecting in part the impact from the Middle East war.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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“Approaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approaching. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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