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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
Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Traditional approaches focus on financial engineering such as negotiating discounts for long-term commitments, or on observability tools that track who is running what.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
As spooky season approaches, there’s no better time than now to revisit these classic nail-biters—and revel in their impeccable period styling.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2025
Cognitive-behavioral approaches help challenge catastrophic thinking and build problem-solving skills.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
As the deadline to keep the government funded fast approaches at the end of the month, congressional Democrats are vowing a fight over health care, possibly forcing a shutdown unless Republicans agree to restore Medicaid cuts and extend Obamacare subsidies.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
However, critics and some rank-and-file officers remain unconvinced, accusing Mamdani of political opportunism as Election Day approaches.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Neither of those approaches speaks to a massively competitive tour.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Dylan Butts, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
The price on Friday closed above the June high and now approaches a down-trending 200-week moving average.
—John Navin, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
In the footage, Geralt approaches the domain of a wraith and battles the skeletal specter, culminating in a heart-ripping moment.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2025
Night approaches morning, whispering a rousing greeting.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
As the nation approaches the solemn anniversary of September 11, Tunnel to Towers Foundation Chairman and CEO Frank Siller joined Abby Hornacek to share a message of remembrance and gratitude.
—Paid Content By Tunnel To Towers, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
In the Under Armor video, Gillis approaches Freeman outside the head coach’s office, introduced by a fictional football staffer, played by his dad, Phil.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
As Kiko approaches the islands, rain and wind remain a possibility.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
As China’s Golden Week approaches at the start of October, demand for ocean cargo on the trans-Pacific trade lane is not projected to see a significant increase, according to a Thursday update from Flexport.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
Airlines start to release seats as the date of flying approaches.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Traditional approaches focus on financial engineering such as negotiating discounts for long-term commitments, or on observability tools that track who is running what.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
As spooky season approaches, there’s no better time than now to revisit these classic nail-biters—and revel in their impeccable period styling.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2025
Cognitive-behavioral approaches help challenge catastrophic thinking and build problem-solving skills.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
As the deadline to keep the government funded fast approaches at the end of the month, congressional Democrats are vowing a fight over health care, possibly forcing a shutdown unless Republicans agree to restore Medicaid cuts and extend Obamacare subsidies.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
However, critics and some rank-and-file officers remain unconvinced, accusing Mamdani of political opportunism as Election Day approaches.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Neither of those approaches speaks to a massively competitive tour.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
According to Altman, the most difficult issue the company is grappling with recently is how ChatGPT approaches suicide, in light of a lawsuit from a family who blamed the chatbot for their teenage son's suicide.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
The price on Friday closed above the June high and now approaches a down-trending 200-week moving average.
—John Navin, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
In the footage, Geralt approaches the domain of a wraith and battles the skeletal specter, culminating in a heart-ripping moment.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2025
Night approaches morning, whispering a rousing greeting.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
As the nation approaches the solemn anniversary of September 11, Tunnel to Towers Foundation Chairman and CEO Frank Siller joined Abby Hornacek to share a message of remembrance and gratitude.
—Paid Content By Tunnel To Towers, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
In the Under Armor video, Gillis approaches Freeman outside the head coach’s office, introduced by a fictional football staffer, played by his dad, Phil.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
As Kiko approaches the islands, rain and wind remain a possibility.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
As China’s Golden Week approaches at the start of October, demand for ocean cargo on the trans-Pacific trade lane is not projected to see a significant increase, according to a Thursday update from Flexport.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approaches
Noun
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After meeting in college, Katie and Hubbell continue to cross paths over the years, eventually getting married before their differing opinions and lifestyles get in the way.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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Rising costs, shrinking margins, and uncertain downstream revenues mean buyers want not just artistry but clear commercial paths — awards buzz, international pre-sales, or genre hooks — that guarantee theatrical draw.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As the late historian Barry Rubin documented in his biography of Arafat, the Palestinian leader used a variety of methods, both buying off and burying his opponents.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Despite their mass use, Manuylov hopes to convince various associations and research boards to conduct comparative field tests of the classic methods versus his own.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The milestone comes four decades after Roxana Zal, 14, became the youngest female winner of the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or Special in 1984 for Something About Amelia, according to the website for the awards.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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Wildfire worries With the worsening drought comes worries over wildfires.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Owners also must have measures in place to ensure that cannabis is not stolen or diverted, including programs to track each piece of cannabis that enters and leaves their store, as well as more traditional security systems, such as video-surveillance systems and a silent alarm.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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Formula One has announced new sprint race venues for the 2026 season, the same year the sport enters a new era of regulations.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The following map approximates locations based on Newsweek's review of publicly available sources.—
Nick Mordowanec
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Crews will also maintain safe travel routes to support twice-daily fuel convoys to the Wishon hydroelectric station.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Already, the agency has added new public education messaging inside buses and along routes, transit officials said.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If regulators expand sanctions regimes to cover newer sectors like AI and blockchain, firms need strategies to pivot, adapt, and retool compliance processes.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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These assistants translate complex sensor data and algorithmic strategies into plain-language recommendations, sharply reducing cognitive load during high-pressure missions, according to the researchers.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the gap closes for the return trip, with other carriers providing flight options with durations ranging from a little more than 28 hours to 33 hours.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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But trust is what closes deals.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Approaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approaches. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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