as in reflected
to come near or nearer to in character or quality
Rob's violin performance last night didn't even approximate what he's really capable of when he's not feeling sick
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His music reflected his deep environmental commitment and love for the outdoors, qualities that led to accolades including Grammy and Emmy Awards.—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
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Wrexham’s excellent form in both League Two and League One, meanwhile, was reflected with their total of 27 wins — second only to Leeds.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Officials argued that because governing was a full-time job and all five members of the City Council had equal voting power, part-time officials deserved district funds that more closely matched the mayor’s budget.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Points might be harder to come by today, especially if he's matched up with Kawhi Leonard.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Approximated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approximated. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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