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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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
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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On Thursday, Palmer caught a touchdown running a wheel route.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
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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This method will minimize creases and save suitcase space.—
Amy Louise Bailey,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2025
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His work has been cited by the Federal Trade Commission, and the BBC has replicated his research method to report on how many video game companies do not comply with regulations.—
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes.com,
4 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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Considering their remaining schedules, there’s a practical path to the Warriors moving into the third or fourth spot.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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In a world where many leaders feel compelled to perform—mirroring what’s expected rather than leading from within—Piyush chose another path.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
5 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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Trump is letting the promise of AI slip away In the middle of all this tariff chaos, Trump’s AI strategy remains unclear.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Consistently acknowledge community contributions and close the feedback loop by explaining how their input shaped your decisions.—
Lynn Godfrey,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The department closed 34 and referred 11 to the Office of Insurance Regulation.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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When Wade had entered the league, baggy, untucked dress shirts and oversize suits were the style on draft night; on game days, players draped 5XL sweat suits and Mitchell & Ness throwback jerseys over their lanky frames.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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The outspoken mother, who has clashed with Rock in the past, quickly went on to reiterate her desire for Blueface to enter a relationship with rap star Megan Thee Stallion, a hope that she’s expressed on previous occasions.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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What are some safe and effective ways to exercise while following the keto diet?—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
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 16 Apr. 2025.
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