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approaching

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verb

present participle of approach

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for approaching
Adjective
  • President Donald Trump has said tariffs will likely impact shoppers, saying in an April 30 Cabinet meeting that tariffs could lead to fewer, but more expensive gifts this upcoming holiday season.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 2 May 2025
  • FilmNation Entertainment will launch international sales on behalf of Blue Morning Pictures and MOD Producciones at the upcoming Cannes Market, with CAA Media Finance and WME Independent handling domestic rights.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 May 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 downturn at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles comes not long after the twin facilities reported booming activity, tied to a labor dispute that shut down major ports on the East and Gulf coasts.
    Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
  • Customers of some e-commerce giants like Amazon, Shein and Temu are already feeling the effects of the impending closure of a trade loophole by the Trump administration.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 2 May 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 12 May. 2025.

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