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as in paths
an established course for traveling from one place to another
will take the standard landing approach from the south
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as in methods
the means or procedure for doing something
that's a different approach to knitting, but it seems to work
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as in comes
to come near or nearer
the parade's approaching! I can hear the band playing!
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as in approximates
to come near or nearer to in character or quality
his store-bought dessert doesn't even approach your homemade version of it
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Recent Examples of approaches
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Expect to see some scalper prices drop Tuesday as the concert’s start time approaches.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2026
Earlier electrochemical approaches also faced limitations, including low yields and difficulty in clearly identifying the products formed.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
The mentality, the approaches, have all been awesome.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
Similar approaches Other Republican state lawmakers are taking the same approach.
—Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
These approaches can also help limit ongoing collection efforts, which can persist even if creditors can't immediately collect.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The newest cohort of grantees presents an incredibly ambitious tapestry of artistic approaches.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Wing emerged from Alphabet’s moonshot lab, X, which captured the public imagination with its pledge to take novel approaches to some of society’s biggest problems.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Connie Etemadi, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
His father is a subject Nagarjuna approaches with both pride and philosophical caution.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
The Dallas Mavericks are signaling a strong commitment to staying in Dallas as their current arena lease approaches its end, with team leadership outlining plans for a new, large-scale entertainment district.
—Erin Jones, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
As the heist approaches, the line between hunter and hunted begins to blur, and all three are faced with life-defining choices – and the realization that there can be no turning back.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
Each judge approaches the ceremony differently.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
Each zodiac sign approaches planning this major life event in their own way, with factors like their pull towards certain aesthetics, their need for organization, and even their partying proclivities coming into play.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
As his birthday approaches, cities across the country have remade or canceled annual celebrations to honor him.
—Tran Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
That thinking also shapes how the company approaches artificial intelligence.
—Elaine Yu, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
As Easter approaches, schools are once again asking children to decorate eggs, bonnets or themed crafts to mark the holiday.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Expect to see some scalper prices drop Tuesday as the concert’s start time approaches.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2026
Earlier electrochemical approaches also faced limitations, including low yields and difficulty in clearly identifying the products formed.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
The mentality, the approaches, have all been awesome.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
Similar approaches Other Republican state lawmakers are taking the same approach.
—Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
These approaches can also help limit ongoing collection efforts, which can persist even if creditors can't immediately collect.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The newest cohort of grantees presents an incredibly ambitious tapestry of artistic approaches.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Wing emerged from Alphabet’s moonshot lab, X, which captured the public imagination with its pledge to take novel approaches to some of society’s biggest problems.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
That entrepreneurial mindset continues to shape how Jones approaches Arizona real estate, especially in a market as active and widely discussed as Maricopa County's.
—Connie Etemadi, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
His father is a subject Nagarjuna approaches with both pride and philosophical caution.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
The Dallas Mavericks are signaling a strong commitment to staying in Dallas as their current arena lease approaches its end, with team leadership outlining plans for a new, large-scale entertainment district.
—Erin Jones, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
As the heist approaches, the line between hunter and hunted begins to blur, and all three are faced with life-defining choices – and the realization that there can be no turning back.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
Each judge approaches the ceremony differently.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
Each zodiac sign approaches planning this major life event in their own way, with factors like their pull towards certain aesthetics, their need for organization, and even their partying proclivities coming into play.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
As his birthday approaches, cities across the country have remade or canceled annual celebrations to honor him.
—Tran Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
That thinking also shapes how the company approaches artificial intelligence.
—Elaine Yu, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approaches
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So, while the dutiful reader is still turning over basic questions about the nature of witchcraft, the girls are already hurtling up the stairs and out of the basement, and Lucie is crossing paths with Isabelle, a hostile neighbor.—
Kristen Roupenian,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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White had crossed paths with Edelman once before, when the Patriots Hall of Famer addressed the team during a visit to the Celtics’ facility.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Failing to establish and maintain effective methods to identify and evaluate hazards related to retrieving, transporting, storing, and handling explosive ordnance, including grenades.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Geophysics experts also raise significant doubts about the methods behind the theory.—
Ryan Brennan
April 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the new show comes with the pedigree of a classic 1975 Sidney Lumet bank-heist movie, with Al Pacino roaring his way through the starring role.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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As for what comes next, on April 21, the General Fireworks Advisory Committee will review the task force report, consider feedback and provide any additional insight before it is finalized.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Today, as the latest conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel enters its fifth week, nations like India and Mexico are looking at the Brazilian model as a blueprint for energy security.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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By mapping the overall snow depth in the entire basin, researchers can better estimate the annual quantity and timing of meltwater release that enters the Salt River system.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some bakers find that adding lemon juice or vinegar to milk approximates buttermilk’s acidity adequately for their uses.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Nordic Knots approximates the color scheme in their percale duvet cover but much more subtly.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For more information, including details on the specific schedules, routes, and fares, click HERE.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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There was a noticeable 20-30% uptick in cancellations for Middle East routes from the travel agency’s Asian clients, with many quoting $450 non-refundable fare change fees on international trips being a top cancellation trigger.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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The summit will explore how the two worlds connect – from adapting digital IP into cinematic projects and scouting emerging talent, to engaging audiences that drive communities to theaters and exploring innovative marketing strategies.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Join us for our third CNBC Pro LIVE, where investors of all backgrounds — from financial professionals to everyday individuals — come together to cut through the noise and gain actionable strategies for smarter, more disciplined investing.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For every event that closes, such as the Johannesburg Biennale (held in 1995 and 1997) and the Marrakech Biennale (2004–16), others, like the Lagos Biennial (founded in 2017) and the Stellenbosch Triennial (founded in 2020), emerge to fill the void.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Alex jumps through the portal with Lord Morsus and closes it from the other side to save everyone else, setting the stage for the rest of the Russos to go after her in these final episodes.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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