approaches 1 of 2

noun

Definition of approachesnext
plural of approach
1
as in paths
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 methods
the means or procedure for doing something that's a different approach to knitting, but it seems to work

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approaches

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of approach
1
as in comes
to come near or nearer the parade's approaching! I can hear the band playing!

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

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3
as in approximates
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 Synonyms for approaches
  1. paths
  2. methods
  3. comes
  4. enters
  5. strategies
  6. nears
  7. ways
  8. methodologies
Noun
  • This is where their paths crossed, setting the stage for a business transaction that wasn’t just about the numbers, but about aligned vision, values, and a win win for all.
    Lien De Pau, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Digitizing routes allows trucks to take the shortest, most efficient paths, which not only saves fuel but also reduces carbon footprint—a crucial factor in today’s push for sustainability.
    Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of paths
Noun
  • Another scenario is a retreat to familiar methods—doubling down on tried-and-tested networks, even if that means missing emerging openings.
    Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The stakes are high, but in my opinion, the tools and methods being proposed—while promising on paper—are unlikely to resist the gravitational pull of the entrenched culture within government.
    Greg Orme, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of methods
Verb
  • In business and professional growth alike, sustained success rarely comes without a meaningful investment.
    Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Once your organization has success under its belt, prepare yourself for what comes next.
    Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of comes
Verb
  • With each person who enters the room eager to greet her, Richardson returns their sentiments with a gentle smile.
    Essence, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The photos are the latest set of surveillance images released by cops as the manhunt for the assassin enters its fourth day.
    John Annese, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of enters
Noun
  • Colleges can be expected to try a number of strategies to minimize their enrollment losses.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • These insights can inform landlords’ strategies to adapt vacant space accordingly and market it more effectively to prospective tenants in the market.
    Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of strategies
Verb
  • Recently, the Free Press spoke to Hanna about Rx Kids as the program nears the end of its inaugural year and raises funds to launch in other parts of the state in 2025.
    Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 8 Dec. 2024
  • As the bitcoin cap of 21 million tokens nears, demand likely increases, according to Investopedia.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of nears
Noun
  • Inspired by the popular Instagram account that touts more than two million followers, HGTV’s Zillow Gone Wild features the characters who have embraced non-traditional homes with their distinctive décor and imaginative architecture and shares the inventive ways to market a distinctive property.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Given that companies are actively searching for ways to improve their office offerings, having direct insight into how employees use current office spaces can inform landlords on how to help company leaders strategize methods for optimizing their space.
    Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of ways
Noun
  • Just as voters question poll methodologies, clients want clarity about how feedback is gathered and used.
    Francois Botha, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Did that change the character of the wine made by old methodologies?
    John Mariani, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of methodologies
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