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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
Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
When the full range of approaches to the symphony is considered, an ever more drastic divide yawns.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
Asher Price, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024
When there’s no wind or light wind, ducks will approach and land from any direction.
—Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The other residents demonstrate a wide range of possible approaches to this phase of aging.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
When the full range of approaches to the symphony is considered, an ever more drastic divide yawns.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
Verb
Between the lines: Now other large public university admissions are approaching UT about replicating its singular approach to admissions, Miguel Wasielewski, UT's interim senior vice provost for strategic enrollment management, tells Axios.
—Asher Price, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024
When there’s no wind or light wind, ducks will approach and land from any direction.
—Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approach
Noun
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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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The Arc Ultra offers a solid selection of wireless connectivity methods.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Interestingly, his support from most major voter groups approximated George W. Bush’s in 2004 — and his failures helped cost Republicans the White House just four years later.Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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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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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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Simple strategies include: Allowing faster or more aggressive drivers to pass you.Glen Koen, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Gucci is leveraging her 27 years of experience in marketing and communication strategy.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
Verb
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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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Golden State’s rebounding philosophy goes something like this: Gang rebound to close possessions and crash from the corners selectively on the other end.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Coming in at just one-minute long, the clip first shared to K. Dot’s official YouTube page begins with the camera entering a large room featuring two cars on either side and what appears to be a large skylight resembling a portal between them.Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 22 Nov. 2024
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Two ways to win: Check in at four or more locations during the week and be automatically entered to win a grand prize of $300 in gift cards Earn points for eating pizzas and checking in!The Enquirer, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Cigar Lounge on its way to Bee Cave Council approved a request made by the Cigar Vault for a special use permit that will allow patrons of the private club to consume cigars and alcoholic beverages.Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Two ways to win: Check in at four or more locations during the week and be automatically entered to win a grand prize of $300 in gift cards Earn points for eating pizzas and checking in!The Enquirer, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Approach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approach. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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