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
Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Key federal health data is stalled with flu season approaching.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
However, his missing practice and games could lead to that chatter being louder, as the trade deadline is fast approaching.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Snow guns are running on multiple Colorado mountains, a sign that ski season is fast approaching.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Halloween is fast approaching, and Cincinnati is crawling with some fang-tastic events this weekend.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Now, season 2 is fast approaching.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
Gabriel’s time is fast approaching.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
After months of anticipation, the biggest weekend for Sacramento’s culinary scene is fast approaching.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
The current shutdown is fast approaching the record of 35 days, which was notched in early 2019 after starting in late 2018.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 29 Oct. 2025
And a young one who is approaching the prime of his career is worth more, much more.
—Omar Kelly
october 29, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
According to market sources, the brand is approaching $400 million in annual revenues.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
The youngest are now approaching 100 Sinise took about 15 flights with the veterans and heard a lot of stories.
—Chase Jordan
october 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
Now elections are approaching—Iraqis will vote for a new parliament on November 11—and the country’s current prime minister, Mohammad Shia al-Sudani, is touting the country’s relative calm and prosperity.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
Industry engineers say that the state’s crude pipelines, which carry heavy oil, are approaching a tipping point.
—Lora Myers, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
However, gold prices remain around double their recent average, underscoring investors’ dimming confidence in stocks that some analysts warn are approaching a bubble.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The holiday season is fast approaching, so now is the time to order your holiday cards.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Key federal health data is stalled with flu season approaching.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
However, his missing practice and games could lead to that chatter being louder, as the trade deadline is fast approaching.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Snow guns are running on multiple Colorado mountains, a sign that ski season is fast approaching.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Halloween is fast approaching, and Cincinnati is crawling with some fang-tastic events this weekend.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Now, season 2 is fast approaching.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
Gabriel’s time is fast approaching.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
After months of anticipation, the biggest weekend for Sacramento’s culinary scene is fast approaching.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
Sanchez, who was in Indianapolis for a Fox Sports appearance, was caught on video approaching the driver’s door of a large truck by a nearby hotel, according to a probable cause affidavit reviewed by EW.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
The current shutdown is fast approaching the record of 35 days, which was notched in early 2019 after starting in late 2018.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 29 Oct. 2025
And a young one who is approaching the prime of his career is worth more, much more.
—Omar Kelly
october 29, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
According to market sources, the brand is approaching $400 million in annual revenues.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
The youngest are now approaching 100 Sinise took about 15 flights with the veterans and heard a lot of stories.
—Chase Jordan
october 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
Now elections are approaching—Iraqis will vote for a new parliament on November 11—and the country’s current prime minister, Mohammad Shia al-Sudani, is touting the country’s relative calm and prosperity.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
Industry engineers say that the state’s crude pipelines, which carry heavy oil, are approaching a tipping point.
—Lora Myers, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
However, gold prices remain around double their recent average, underscoring investors’ dimming confidence in stocks that some analysts warn are approaching a bubble.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approaching
Adjective
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Schumer posted the photo to her Instagram, celebrating the upcoming Hulu series.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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He was seen in the video speaking to a man next to where the conservative group was promoting an upcoming appearance by political comedian Alex Stein.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For one particular part of the American economy that’s been hurting the most from the resurgent trade war with China, the agreement may be coming too late.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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There are eight Power 4 jobs available before November, and there will likely be more added to the list in the coming weeks.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The storm was also nearing Kingston, Jamaica.—
Kristin Wright,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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Sabonis was seen on the court shooting at the end of Thursday’s practice and appears to be nearing a return.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Reminiscent of Polanski’s Repulsion in its nightmarish depiction of an unraveling mind, Vicious, which was initially slated for a theatrical release but is instead streaming on Paramount+, doesn’t come close to approximating its greatness.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
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Today, Milan and Inter are closer and yet still years away from having something approximating it.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The team is expected to inform Tigers players of the decision and talks about the terms of his impending departure were ongoing, according to the report.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The impending corporate layoffs amount to the largest such job reduction in the company's history, CNBC and Reuters reported, citing anonymous sources.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Jays closing pitcher Jeff Hoffman came in to close things out in the ninth inning as the Fall Classic now shifts to Toronto for Game 6 on Friday with the team one win away from their first title in 32 years.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Developers now look for weak spots before hackers can find them, closing gaps with regular updates and smarter monitoring.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Cabrales-Arzola ordered a ride-hailing service just 35 minutes after entering the apartment, but neither of the women left until Pearce carried them out the following afternoon and dropped them off at different hospitals.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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In images shared on X on Tuesday by NYPD Crime Stoppers, the individuals are spotted pulling up in their getaway car before covering their faces and entering the residence.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That’s lower than Sunderland, who currently sit six points ahead, with Everton’s greater survival chances reflecting their experience and squad depth.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The measure also comes in response to new Republican-leaning redistricting in Texas, reflecting a broader national battle over the rules that determine electoral representation.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Approaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approaching. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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