as in roughly
close to but not exactly
it takes approximately three hours to drive to Dallas
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Recent Examples of approximately
Skyroot has raised approximately $160 million to date, including a $60 million fundraising round announced in May, boosting its valuation over $1 billion.
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Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
3 July 2026
Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium heat, approximately 350–375°F.
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Staff,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
This means that almost three billion people – approximately 35% of the global population – didn’t get to see their national team playing this summer.
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Simon Chadwick,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Cameron’s 2012 solo dive cost him approximately $8 million—roughly a third of NOAA’s entire annual ocean exploration budget that year.
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Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for approximately
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
3 July 2026
Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium heat, approximately 350–375°F.
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Staff,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
This means that almost three billion people – approximately 35% of the global population – didn’t get to see their national team playing this summer.
—
Simon Chadwick,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Cameron’s 2012 solo dive cost him approximately $8 million—roughly a third of NOAA’s entire annual ocean exploration budget that year.
—
Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approximately
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The search spanned roughly 2,400 square miles and involved officials from the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Air Force who used three surface ships and 12 aircraft, according to the military.
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The organization says roughly half of those deaths occur after a parent or caregiver unintentionally leaves a child inside a vehicle.
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Hernandez, 29, a contractor based in Franklin, about 20 miles south of Nashville, undertook the $380 project with furniture from HomeGoods after seeing his pet spend most of her life tucked away in a little corner.
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Back in the arena, Kaw-Liga lasts about five seconds on the mini bull.
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Kkj 2-Pack Casual Tank Tops Loose, breathable tank tops like these are ideal for summer trips to the zoo, evening walks around the neighborhood, or just lounging around at home.
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Now that is maturity, not throwing a fit because Joe is around.
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“Approximately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approximately. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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