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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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Recent Examples of approximated
The modern American leader who most approximated the Trimmer ideal was Dwight Eisenhower.
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David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
The repairs cost $90 million, all for a weapon approximated to be worth $1,500.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
By reproducing photos of Lincoln, Lorant moved beyond the varied mass of subjective artworks — paintings, prints and sculpture — that only approximated his appearance.
—Mark B. Pohlad, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
The queso started fine but eventually congealed into something that approximated lukewarm paste.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Her annual salary is approximated to be around $8 million per year.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Defensive moxie Unlike Butler’s offensive talents, which could be approximated by Melton, Kuminga and more shotmaking by Curry, Butler’s versatile defense cannot be replicated by just one player.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Rounded shapes are flattened or approximated with broad planes, so that clothes aren’t worn by the figures so much as blocked on, like shadows.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Nothing says the market is due for another such manic episode, which itself had only been closely approximated by the binge that culminated 70 years earlier.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
The repairs cost $90 million, all for a weapon approximated to be worth $1,500.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
By reproducing photos of Lincoln, Lorant moved beyond the varied mass of subjective artworks — paintings, prints and sculpture — that only approximated his appearance.
—Mark B. Pohlad, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
The queso started fine but eventually congealed into something that approximated lukewarm paste.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Her annual salary is approximated to be around $8 million per year.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Defensive moxie Unlike Butler’s offensive talents, which could be approximated by Melton, Kuminga and more shotmaking by Curry, Butler’s versatile defense cannot be replicated by just one player.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Rounded shapes are flattened or approximated with broad planes, so that clothes aren’t worn by the figures so much as blocked on, like shadows.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Nothing says the market is due for another such manic episode, which itself had only been closely approximated by the binge that culminated 70 years earlier.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approximated
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The decision reflected a common pattern in China's technology sector, where startups establish offshore corporate structures to access global capital and reassure foreign investors, and sometimes soften regulatory scrutiny while maintaining engineering talent and intellectual ties to the mainland.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Karres’ lasting influence is reflected in the tributes and memories people have posted online over the past few days as word of his death spread.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Some of them matched, whether by intention or by e-commerce algorithm.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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When Benjamin Vogt and his wife, Jaclyn, moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, their suburban property matched their neighbors'—a lot of lawn.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
3 May 2026
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As dawn approached, chicken and waffles were served.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Hermès approached the issue with a minimal execution inspired by urban buildings instead of the more-baroque curves often found in this style.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
3 May 2026
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“Approximated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approximated. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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