approximated

Definition of approximatednext
past tense of approximate
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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Recent Examples of approximated The modern American leader who most approximated the Trimmer ideal was Dwight Eisenhower. 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
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  • Miley Cyrus also reflected on her bond with Osment on the series, which was her first big acting role.
    Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Next, geographical representation so that our universalist convictions are reflected there as well.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
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  • Inside, dramatic interiors set the tone, matched by excellent service.
    Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
  • After starters Mitch Keller and David Peterson matched zeros in 42-degree weather, Nick Gonzales lined an RBI single for Pittsburgh with one out in the 10th to break a scoreless tie.
    CBS News, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
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  • As Meraj worked, a young man dressed in legal garb (black suit, white shirt) approached and ordered tea.
    Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Umpires have approached Brian Utley at baseball tournaments, confusing him for the older Chase Utley.
    Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026

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“Approximated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approximated. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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