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approximating

verb , present participle of approximate

Synonyms and Antonyms of approximating

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

Synonyms of approximating

approaching, comparing (with), measuring up (to), stacking up (against or with)

Words Related to approximating

adding up (to), amounting (to), coming (to)

duplicating, equaling (or equalling), matching

mirroring, paralleling, reflecting

bordering (on), touching (on), verging (on)

Phrases Synonymous with approximating

holding a candle to

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