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
The first two drogue chutes, also called drag chutes, are designed for high speeds and were deployed at approximately 18,000 feet while the craft traveled at nearly 350 miles per hour.
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Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 18 Mar. 2025
Since 1972, Soroptimist International of Poway has given approximately 107 Training Awards, Women’s Opportunity Awards and Live Your Dream Awards totaling more than $132,000, according to the club.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
State police reportedly located and seized 700 grams of fentanyl and approximately $19,000 in cash during a search of the vehicle, court records show.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2025
In 2021, Dollar General announced plans to open approximately 1,000 Popshelf stores by the end of the 2025 fiscal year due to its popularity with customers, according to reporting from CNBC.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
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Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 18 Mar. 2025
Since 1972, Soroptimist International of Poway has given approximately 107 Training Awards, Women’s Opportunity Awards and Live Your Dream Awards totaling more than $132,000, according to the club.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
State police reportedly located and seized 700 grams of fentanyl and approximately $19,000 in cash during a search of the vehicle, court records show.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2025
In 2021, Dollar General announced plans to open approximately 1,000 Popshelf stores by the end of the 2025 fiscal year due to its popularity with customers, according to reporting from CNBC.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approximately
Adverb
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In just over a year, the initiative boasted roughly 10 million members, representing the majority of Poland’s workforce.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Israel had already cut off the supply of food, fuel, and humanitarian aid to Gaza’s roughly 2 million Palestinians, aiming to pressure Hamas over ceasefire negotiations.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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New to Idaho, the Kinya Ramen chain operates about a dozen other restaurants in the United States, all in the East, according to the website.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2025
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Boil the artichokes in a large pot of lemon water for about 20 minutes.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
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An easy and instructive way to learn about Pompeii’s history is to pay a fee for a two hour tour, then march around in a group led by a flag bearer.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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In late spring to early summer when the plant is done blooming, prune the plant all the way around to keep it more compact and bushy.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Approximately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approximately. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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