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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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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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as in to come
to come near or nearer
the parade's approaching! I can hear the band playing!
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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
Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Embracing the method dressing approach, Hilton Rothschild wore a bespoke skirt suit by Rebecca Vallance in trending butter yellow to the horse racing event.
—Maggie Clancy, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
Melissa Noel, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
There were several election observers present who wanted to step up and help Montes, but election observers are not allowed to approach voters.
—Quinn Clark, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
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Noun
YouTube said the platform has a multilayered approach to connect users with authoritative news and information while ensuring a variety of viewpoints are represented.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Embracing the method dressing approach, Hilton Rothschild wore a bespoke skirt suit by Rebecca Vallance in trending butter yellow to the horse racing event.
—Maggie Clancy, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
At 109, with her 110th birthday approaching this weekend, Randle’s decision speaks to a legacy of resilience rooted in both the tragedy and triumphs of Black America.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
There were several election observers present who wanted to step up and help Montes, but election observers are not allowed to approach voters.
—Quinn Clark, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approach
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New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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Hunter gave up a touchdown in coverage on a go route down the sideline, his first such offense of the season.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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This confirmed that the original milk-raiding birds were passing on their methods to various flocks.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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In contrast, the single-bore method minimizes street-level disruption.Dan Phan, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Many of the timelines listed are approximated based on the owners' understanding.Laura Barrero, Axios, 1 Aug. 2024
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This special vehicle will thus approximate, for its owner, some of the joys and sensations of being an actual superhero.Brett Berk, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2024
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Refuse to let outside influences steer you down the wrong path.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Surprisingly, two of the three rats chose to take the less efficient path of turning away from the reward and running to the car to drive to their Froot Loop destination.Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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Fall prevention strategies and balance training are crucial and can help reduce the risk of fractures.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Avoiding boredom of sitting in the same spot day after day. Cons of Mobile Hunting the Rut As with all hunting strategies, mobile hunting during the rut does have some drawbacks as well.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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The company is temporarily closing its plant during the holidays from December 23, 2024, through December 27, 2024.Staff report, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
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Brighton Boulevard, which runs through the middle of the refinery, was closed for a period that day.Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Over the past year, there have been signs that China and North Korea have entered another rough patch.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Yes, with a .500 record entering the second half of the season, the 49ers are certainly not in a position to worry about style points following Sunday’s 23-20 win over the Buccaneers.Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Grey’s Anatomy Night Moves Season 21 Episode 6 Editor’s Rating 3 stars *** «Previous Next There are two ways a person can leave Grey’s Anatomy.Laura Bradley, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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In our study, yoga and meditation were common ways that detoxers found moments to become more aware of their own thoughts, which helped foster more intentional behaviors.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Approach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approach. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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