as in roughly
close to but not exactly
it takes approximately three hours to drive to Dallas
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Recent Examples of approximately
When agents searched Rush’s home, investigators found 303 gold bars valued at more than $40 million, approximately $2 million in cash, and more than 30 luxury Rolex watches.
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Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2026
But gorillas are thought to be very susceptible to Ebola -– by some estimates 98% of gorillas who get Ebola die from the virus and it's already reduced the global gorilla population by approximately one-third.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 6 June 2026
The aircraft has a maximum takeoff weight of approximately 660-700 kilograms and was specifically designed for missions requiring larger sensors, longer endurance, and greater flexibility than the company’s smaller S-100 platform.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
Sky Daily Hogan told police that her husband had undergone spinal fusion surgery on his neck approximately six weeks before his death.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 6 June 2026
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Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2026
But gorillas are thought to be very susceptible to Ebola -– by some estimates 98% of gorillas who get Ebola die from the virus and it's already reduced the global gorilla population by approximately one-third.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 6 June 2026
The aircraft has a maximum takeoff weight of approximately 660-700 kilograms and was specifically designed for missions requiring larger sensors, longer endurance, and greater flexibility than the company’s smaller S-100 platform.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
Sky Daily Hogan told police that her husband had undergone spinal fusion surgery on his neck approximately six weeks before his death.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approximately
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More than half of the roughly 1,200 delegates at the convention were participating in the endorsement process for the first time, according to DFL Chair Richard Carlbom.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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But building much larger vessels — the Defiant class is intended to displace roughly 30,000 to 40,000 tons — would only inflate costs and create fatter targets, without offering dramatically new operational capacity.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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Environmental justice, transit and housing advocates warned the changes gut the program’s core mission, slash auction revenue by about $2 billion a year and jeopardize frontline climate and public-health protections.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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About 2,200 people live within a mile of Tesla’s Fremont facility, about 10 times less than those within a mile of GKN, according to the EPA’s data.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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And Xi’s remarks this time around were also missing a key phrase.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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In fourth place, Grace Bay in Turks and Caicos remains a favorite for celebrities seeking privacy, while Tulum rounds out the top five, and stands out as one of the more affordable luxury beach destinations, with five-star hotels averaging around $240 per night.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
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“Approximately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approximately. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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