approximated

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 For good measure, the pre-show lighting even approximated the New York Knicks’ familiar blue and orange color scheme. Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 30 July 2026 This kind of beauty has nothing to do with perfection, which is distributed so arbitrarily and approximated so gracelessly. Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approximated
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  • This exciting university city emanates a vibrant, youthful energy that’s reflected in its abundance of top-notch restaurants, cafés, and bars.
    Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The fist pumps in front of the Holmesdale Road end after victories reflected his willingness to fight for the team and leave everything on the pitch.
    Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
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  • Every few weeks, another headline announces that artificial intelligence has matched a doctor, beaten a doctor, or is finally ready to become one.
    Arya Rao, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026
  • During both sessions, heart rate readings from the Pixel Watch 5 matched those of the Ultra 3.
    Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
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  • Cue forward Josh Windass revealing on camera how James, as one of those who had worn the armband during the season, had approached him about setting up a meeting with just the players present.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Even in the nineteenth century, before the neuronic machinery of the retina was fully understood, biologists approached the eye with wonderment.
    E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026

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“Approximated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approximated. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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