approximates

present tense third-person singular of approximate
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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Recent Examples of approximates The following map approximates locations based on Newsweek's review of publicly available sources. Nick Mordowanec john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
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Verb
  • By varying their size and arrangement, the researchers can fine-tune how light reflects, creating red, green, and blue hues.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Job growth is one reason why Miami Association of Realtors Chief Economist Gay Cororaton said regional housing price growth reflects strong economic fundamentals.
    Tom Hudson, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
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  • The display area matches the size of a human pupil and achieves a resolution beyond 25,000 pixels per inch (ppi), which is about 150 times denser than most smartphone screens.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
  • For streamers, the issue of local investment is becoming more and more pressing, with most countries now working on some form of levy or quota that matches, at least in part, the content obligations placed on local broadcasters.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
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  • As Melissa approaches Jamaica, the imagery offers a dramatic reminder of the storm’s scale and potential impact.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
  • This discipline also extends to how Vessel approaches acquisitions, where rather than buying businesses to erase and rebrand its foundation, the Francos explore ways to strengthen what already exists, preserving community trust and integrity while enhancing service.
    Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025

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“Approximates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approximates. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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