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adjective

Definition of approachingnext
as in upcoming
being soon to appear or take place the approaching holiday has everyone in a state of excitement

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Relevance

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approaching

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verb

present participle of approach
1
as in coming
to come near or nearer the parade's approaching! I can hear the band playing!

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2
as in nearing
to move closer to approach the bull with caution

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3
as in approximating
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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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for approaching
  1. upcoming
  2. coming
  3. nearing
  4. impending
  5. entering
  6. reflecting
  7. matching
Adjective
  • The Password buddies also talked about Emmy winner Palmer’s new empowering memoir, Master of Me, her tribute to Usher at this year’s BET Awards and her upcoming big screen comedy with SZA, One of Them Days.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
  • There is an expectation that the Giants will use the upcoming draft to find their next franchise quarterback but could also use the savings to sign a veteran.
    Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of upcoming
Verb
  • The strike came at the peak of the holiday season at the ports, which handle about half the cargo from ships coming into and out of the United States.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Looking ahead, the market for music catalogs shows signs of stability and potential growth, with projections indicating steady multiples in the coming years.
    Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of coming
Verb
  • Bitcoin is nearing a record $90,000 price.
    Melvin Backman, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
  • For three straight seasons, the Philadelphia Eagles have been one of the NFL’s best teams nearing the middle of November.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of nearing
Adjective
  • In her ruling rejecting Paxton's motion, Soifer said the timetable of the depositions does not warrant an emergency as both sides have been aware of the impending testimony since it was first approved in December.
    Hogan Gore, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The Jurassic Park alum, who stars as the Wizard of Oz in Jon M. Chu’s impending musical adaptation, performed an intimate rendition of a Wicked number and two Christmas tunes as travelers and shoppers watched on.
    Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of impending
Verb
  • The patient is asleep during the procedure and takes a laxative prior to entering the hospital to make sure their bowels are empty.
    Daryl Austin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Texas insists its requirements are reasonable measures to protect children, not unlike lawful requirements to verify a customer's age before purchasing liquor or entering a strip club.
    Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of entering
Verb
  • Use the same trick to get mirrors reflecting you and not water spots.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Verona Sunset, a more vibrant version of this trend, is a welcome change to the wedding palettes that have recently been seen at ceremonies and receptions, reflecting the cozy warmth of being in love.
    Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of reflecting
Verb
  • Country music superstar and Tennessee native Dolly Parton is donating $1 million to Hurricane Helene relief efforts, with her Dollywood Foundation and other businesses matching the amount.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
  • What is the Mega Millions payout on matching 2 lottery numbers?
    Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of matching
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