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
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
That June deadline is fast approaching, but Rolapp said many players have come to agree with the direction.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding is reportedly fast approaching, with the power couple beginning to quietly share details of their top-secret celebration with their guests.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 22 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
David Goldman, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said air defenses shot down more than 130 drones approaching the city.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
Eve is not the largest, fastest, or longest-flying eVTOL being readied for the fast-approaching air-taxi market, but that was never the plan.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
Your employees approaching retirement are anxious about this transition.
—Sylvia Gordon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Detroit Fire Investigation Division The man can be seen on video approaching the rear of the home with a bag and then running away from the property once the fire started.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 18 June 2026
The first day of summer is approaching, which means more fun in the sun for both dogs and their humans.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 18 June 2026
Pete Crow-Armstrong’s scorching offensive stretch is approaching a must-watch level.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
This is early-stage research, not a system approaching your driveway.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 June 2026
Adjective
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
That June deadline is fast approaching, but Rolapp said many players have come to agree with the direction.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding is reportedly fast approaching, with the power couple beginning to quietly share details of their top-secret celebration with their guests.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 22 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
Verb
Until the oil market truly returns back to something approaching normal, the system will continue to rely on those stockpiles.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said air defenses shot down more than 130 drones approaching the city.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
Eve is not the largest, fastest, or longest-flying eVTOL being readied for the fast-approaching air-taxi market, but that was never the plan.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
Your employees approaching retirement are anxious about this transition.
—Sylvia Gordon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Detroit Fire Investigation Division The man can be seen on video approaching the rear of the home with a bag and then running away from the property once the fire started.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 18 June 2026
The first day of summer is approaching, which means more fun in the sun for both dogs and their humans.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 18 June 2026
Pete Crow-Armstrong’s scorching offensive stretch is approaching a must-watch level.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
This is early-stage research, not a system approaching your driveway.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approaching
Adjective
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Trump unveiled the Iran agreement on his 80th birthday in the US, just hours before hosting a White House UFC event celebrating the country’s upcoming 250th anniversary.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Seven cage fights will be held on the White House grounds in honor of the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary – a day that also happens to be the president's 80th birthday.—
Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
14 June 2026
Verb
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In order to keep the momentum coming, Team USA will need to remain aggressive in its attack.—
David Troy,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Formalwear embraces a relaxed attitude, with most of the blazers coming collarless, with mandarin collars and kimono-inspired, paired with looser-fit trousers nodding to pajamas.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
Verb
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By industry standards, this unit is nearing its end-of-life period of reliability.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Eventually, a priest was called in to administer last rites — a Catholic practice typically reserved for someone who is gravely ill or nearing death.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The National Football League, for all its flaws, understands the commercial necessity of approximating fairness.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Enlarging the circle improves accuracy by better approximating a true circle.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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But the message wasn’t about a missing person or an impending storm.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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As for Sunday’s start of the negotiation period with their own impending free agents, the Heat have several players to consider, with some having been tied to the team’s pursuit of Antetokounmpo.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Musa scored the highlight goal in the closing minutes of the first half.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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Prize will be disbursed within a reasonable time after sweepstakes closing and prize winner acceptance, subject to coordination with the applicable prize providers and prize element providers.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Neighbors said the victim was a condo board president who blocked the suspect from entering the complex to protect a tenant in the building before he was fatally shot.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Those sites were designed to look real enough to trick people into entering credit card details, passwords or other sensitive information.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Pricing sits at the upper end of the Turkish market, reflecting the case complexity ASMED tends to accept.—
Ascend Agency,
Daily News,
17 June 2026
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Now retired, Engoron sat down with CBS News for his first on-camera interview since the 2023 trial, reflecting on his career and the highs and lows of his moment in the spotlight.—
Graham Kates,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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“Approaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approaching. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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