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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
Martino Carrera, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
Their approach is referred to as harm reduction, which tries to minimize the adverse effects of drug use by giving people resources to keep them safe without criticizing their choices.
—Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2025
Managing a role of this magnitude requires precision, and Deng approaches it with a strong operational framework.
—Essence, 13 Jan. 2025
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Noun
This approach has informed many of the partnerships Knees Up has set up with brands, even pushing the envelope further by recently organizing an intimate supper club for running enthusiasts with a partner brand, for example.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
Their approach is referred to as harm reduction, which tries to minimize the adverse effects of drug use by giving people resources to keep them safe without criticizing their choices.
—Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
The crash was reported around 6:30 a.m. on I-84 West in the area of Exit 8 where a 55-year-old Avon man was driving a Lexus RX 450h in the left lane and was approaching a Hyundai Tiburon that was disabled in the left lane facing oncoming traffic, according to Connecticut State Police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2025
Managing a role of this magnitude requires precision, and Deng approaches it with a strong operational framework.
—Essence, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approach
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Since Week 8, Stafford has targeted Nacua on nearly 40 percent of his routes, the most of any receiver in that span, according to Next Gen Stats.Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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The city will run its Friday, Jan. 10 routes on Saturday, Jan. 11, according to a page on the city’s website.Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2025
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Cravalho’s proclivity for florals over the course of the last few months may be a nod to the method dressing trend embraced by several stars promoting new projects.Julia Teti, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
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Shredders undoubtedly provide the most energy-efficient and environmentally responsible method to supply large volumes of obsolete metal as a raw material for the manufacture of new products.Steve Joseph, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
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The League of Nations, bereft of U.S. support, languished into impotence, and only in the aftermath of World War II did the United States begin to approximate Wilson’s vision of a Pax Americana.Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Also, parameter size approximates AI model capability, though different-sized AI models perform differently depending on how they were trained and architected.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025
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In the landscape of a story, fact checkers’ trails can often be followed along a path of hedges and denials, but an elegant fix may render the footwork behind it invisible.Fergus McIntosh, The New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2025
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Major fires are still burning across Los Angeles County, leaving behind a path of utter devastation, including the destruction of several iconic LA landmarks.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Indeed, research shows that rubbing your fingers together while washing your hands is an effective strategy for reducing the number of norovirus particles lingering there.Erica Sloan, SELF, 14 Jan. 2025
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Lastly, senators are expected to ask Hegseth about key international policies, including his position on providing military aid to Ukraine, taking action against Iran's nuclear program, and strategies for addressing China's growing military threat.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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But in the downtown criminal courthouse, the absence of defendants derailed proceedings in several cases, including at least one murder trial slated to begin closing arguments Friday.Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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A day earlier, EchoStar’s counsel addressed Judge Garnett in a letter that closed with a note that Dish was evaluating its legal options.Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Jayden Daniels enters the Lions’ den against a Detroit defense that played above its heads against the Vikings.Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Queen entered Thursday’s game coming off a career-high 27-point effort.Jack Vita, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
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Offering doula benefits has become an increasingly relevant way for organizations to promote inclusivity and equity.Cynthia McEwen, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Some suggested ways to make the dog feel less lonely when Lauren isn't home, such as leaving the TV on.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Approach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approach. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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