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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
Quanta Magazine, 18 May 2026
The leaders of the future may need to be AI fluent, not just AI aware, using agentic-first approaches in automating mundane tasks, and, most importantly, focusing on agile problem resolution.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Rather than throwing money at new educational approaches, turns out a school can just move back the start time and watch grades go up.
—Cooper Katz McKim, NPR, 18 May 2026
Prior to 1964, different medical and governmental groups provided differing vaccine recommendations using differing approaches.
—Jesse L. Goodman, STAT, 18 May 2026
There might be different approaches between the city and county on what level of involvement is appropriate for infill projects.
—Graham Womack
may 18, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
There are several notable approaches and tools helping address this challenge.
—Mudit Singh, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
As the country's 250th anniversary approaches, The New York Historical has launched a $250,000 prize for those who have helped the public better understand the past.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
What remains of Genius Group is a prolific legacy that revolutionized the way the industry approaches denim design.
—Maria Cristina Pavarini, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
The stock is also the largest in the S & P 500, with a market cap of more than $5 trillion --- raising the stakes for Wall Street as the report approaches.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Those words have taken on a timely new meaning as the famous American highway approaches its 100th anniversary in November.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 18 May 2026
In an organization where indirect spend approaches one billion dollars, even a 3% structural inefficiency could represent $30 million in margin pressure.
—David Pennino, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Seydoux also approaches her beauty with a quintessentially French casualness.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 18 May 2026
As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, many people living in Colorado are planning a road trip.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 18 May 2026
On Monday, May 11, Colbert welcomed guests Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers and John Oliver for a joint interview as The Late Show with Stephen Colbert approaches its final episodes.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Noun
There are hints for a discreteness in some approaches to quantum gravity, for example string theory or loop quantum gravity, but the situation is far from clear.
—Quanta Magazine, 18 May 2026
The leaders of the future may need to be AI fluent, not just AI aware, using agentic-first approaches in automating mundane tasks, and, most importantly, focusing on agile problem resolution.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Rather than throwing money at new educational approaches, turns out a school can just move back the start time and watch grades go up.
—Cooper Katz McKim, NPR, 18 May 2026
Prior to 1964, different medical and governmental groups provided differing vaccine recommendations using differing approaches.
—Jesse L. Goodman, STAT, 18 May 2026
There might be different approaches between the city and county on what level of involvement is appropriate for infill projects.
—Graham Womack
may 18, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
There are several notable approaches and tools helping address this challenge.
—Mudit Singh, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
As the country's 250th anniversary approaches, The New York Historical has launched a $250,000 prize for those who have helped the public better understand the past.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Verb
One route involves interpolation, recontextualization, and refocusing; the other approaches transposition.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
What remains of Genius Group is a prolific legacy that revolutionized the way the industry approaches denim design.
—Maria Cristina Pavarini, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
The stock is also the largest in the S & P 500, with a market cap of more than $5 trillion --- raising the stakes for Wall Street as the report approaches.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Those words have taken on a timely new meaning as the famous American highway approaches its 100th anniversary in November.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 18 May 2026
In an organization where indirect spend approaches one billion dollars, even a 3% structural inefficiency could represent $30 million in margin pressure.
—David Pennino, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Seydoux also approaches her beauty with a quintessentially French casualness.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 18 May 2026
As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, many people living in Colorado are planning a road trip.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 18 May 2026
On Monday, May 11, Colbert welcomed guests Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers and John Oliver for a joint interview as The Late Show with Stephen Colbert approaches its final episodes.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approaches
Noun
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In reality, including solar gravity would likely reveal even cheaper paths, but only during certain time windows when celestial alignments are favorable.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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Place the bait stations along visible ant trails, near the edges of garden beds, along borders, fence lines, patios, or paths where ants travel, keeping roughly 5 to 10 feet of distance between them.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
Noun
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This is not so much an attempt at finding exact parallels between Saunders literary choices and our audio ones, but of using his methods to find deeper layers of meaning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Researchers see path toward greener manufacturing The researchers believe the platform could help develop more environmentally friendly methods for producing chemicals and use industrial waste more effectively.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
Verb
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The move comes amid fragile ceasefire violations, escalating rhetoric and shifting deadlines, with Washington and Tehran trading fire last week while talks stall over Iran’s nuclear program and regional security.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Kami Rita's record-breaking climb comes 32 years after his first climb in 1994.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The Hollywood sign is ablaze as Spencer Pratt, the reality TV star now running for mayor of Los Angeles, suits up as Batman, enters City Hall and leads the people to overthrow a cabal of corrupt, out-of-touch progressives intent on destroying the city.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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As healthcare enters the age of artificial intelligence, data is becoming as strategically important as physical infrastructure.—
Francisca Mutapi,
semafor.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Lennox perfectly approximates Franklin’s confidence and repose on the cover of her latest album, Vacancy.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
7 May 2026
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Forbes approximates that Jenner is worth $670 million.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Guests can rent courtesy bikes or use trail maps to explore local running routes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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These aircraft repeatedly fly similar routes and rely on persistent radio-frequency links, allowing Russian electronic warfare systems to map and exploit these signals, causing the drones to lose control and crash.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Wilson also said Republicans are likelier to use AI in their campaign strategies than Democrats, citing recent poll results by the American Association of Political Consultants.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Reflecting on the modernization of national security in a Fox News op-ed, FBI Director Kash Patel explores how the bureau must adapt its strategies to address modern threats and advance beyond the artificial intelligence age.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The week closes with a downtown parade and a finale concert focused on music, storytelling, fashion, and Black culture.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
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In a separate statement, G-III said that after the transaction closes, G-III and WHP Global will form a 50/50 joint venture that will retain ownership of Marc Jacobs’s intellectual property.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
14 May 2026
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“Approaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approaches. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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