as in reflects
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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The concern from Felton reflects a broader political hurdle Johnson has faced as mayor.—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024 -
Notably, the $123 average of analysts price estimates reflects a solid 45% upside potential from here.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The white hue also matches the fragrant flowers, Easter bunny, and host of other things that pop up at this time of year.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Each of the pooches appears to be named after a color that matches their collars.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Approximates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approximates. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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