1
as in route
an established course for traveling from one place to another
will take the standard landing approach from the south
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2
as in method
the means or procedure for doing something
that's a different approach to knitting, but it seems to work
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1
as in to come
to come near or nearer
the parade's approaching! I can hear the band playing!
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3
as in to approximate
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 approach
Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
Gill agrees that this approach is potentially promising.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2025
Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
But then, director Richard Donner approached the young actor.
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
This approach works just as well with smaller decorative accents, like vases, fresh flowers, or oversized artwork, bringing a thoughtful pop of color to any room.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
Gill agrees that this approach is potentially promising.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
An initial investigation showed the pickup truck and bicyclist were westbound on CR 600 N approaching CR 450 E along the Washington Township/Jackson Township line.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
But then, director Richard Donner approached the young actor.
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approach
Noun
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Train Routes Highlight European Beauty: Most of these routes run daily, come at no extravagant cost and have special details that will make your journey comfortable, scenic and memorable.—
Todd Anderson,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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By 1928, only one veteran walked the parade route while the rest rode in cars or in the backs of trucks.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Equally valuable is the platform's ability to connect agents to enterprise data through various methods, including standard protocols and direct API integration.—
Maribel Lopez,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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With this method, plants can die back and decompose and become incorporated into the soil.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But Joc Pederson and Jake Burger should help their offense approximate its 2023 levels.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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In the first episode of season three, Joe and his Sergeant Jim Chee (Kiowa Gordon) point out that its mythos resembles Mexican folklore’s La Llorona, in just one of a few instances throughout the season that approximate the Indigenous and Chicano cultures of the Southwest.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Kelenic also doesn't have a clear path to playing time in Atlanta.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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They are already scheduled to appear before the board on June 13 as part of a comprehensive risk assessment report ordered by Newsom, who is considering the brothers’ clemency request – a separate potential path out of prison.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Through countless films, TV series, Amblin events, awards campaigns and our public relations strategy—this is where Marvin came alive.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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However, the decision to pause for Easter underlines a shift toward recognizing spring holidays as part of broader workplace wellness strategies.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The report was issued Monday at 11:32 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 11:35 a.m. Interstate 435 Current Incidents: Lane on I-435 closed in Shawnee One lane is closed between Shawnee Mission Parkway/Exit 6 and 87th Street/Exit 3 on southbound I-435.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
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The blue-chip Dow closed up 0.78%, or 312.08 points, to 40,524.79; the broad S&P 500 added 0.79%, or 42.61 points, to 5,405.97; and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.64%, or 107.03 points, to 16,831.48.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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With the arrival of Bizzarri and Maggio, the brand entered the American market, with a first U.S. boutique in the Bal Harbour Shops in Miami opening in December.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Miami entered Wednesday with a 5-9 record this season when all three players have been available since Wiggins was acquired from the Golden State Warriors in the Feb. 6 Jimmy Butler trade.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Credit to Mattice for stepping up but there's nobody at 130 pounds getting in my way.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The best way to prevent type 2 diabetes is to shift toward a healthier lifestyle.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Approach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approach. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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