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
  • Leaders from nontraditional paths bring unique insights, challenge established norms and serve as catalysts for innovation.
    Anna Barnhill, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The brothers -- who were convicted in the 1990s for the 1989 murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez -- have three possible paths to freedom.
    Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of paths
Noun
  • The new rules implemented at the beginning of 2024 were less impactful to the everyday/non-tournament player, but did include a couple of provisional items related to rally scoring and skinny singles, methods of playing that were officially recognized for the first time.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • How Reputation Metrics Are Measured There are several methods for tracking and interpreting reputation data, each offering unique insights into brand health.
    Adam Petrilli, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of methods
Verb
  • Catie Dull Republicans are taking the first steps Friday to usher in a new era of full GOP control in Washington as Congress comes into session but the usually ceremonial process in the House is already bogged down in political infighting over who should be elected Speaker of the House.
    Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The vacation recap comes days after Lopez shared a video montage highlighting her 2024, which included red carpet appearances and musical performances.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of comes
Verb
  • As each class of NBA rookies enters the league, there’s a wide distribution of roles and opportunities available.
    Nick Crain, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • However, a powerful shift really begins to unfold for you on January 11, when the North Node of Destiny officially enters Pisces, driving you toward personal growth and positive relationship developments.
    Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of enters
Noun
  • As reported, the German e-commerce giant aims to seize 15 percent of Europe’s 450 billion euro fashion market by tweaking its B2B and B2C strategies.
    Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Grid operators are in critical need of long-term strategies that ensure the reliability and resilience of their systems, not just during the summer's peak, but consistently throughout the year.
    George Sakellaris, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of strategies
Verb
  • As 2025 nears, Carrie Underwood will headline the night with a live performance of some of her biggest hits.
    Jordana Comiter, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
  • As tax season nears, Americans are gearing up to file their 2024 returns.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of nears
Noun
  • Still, by fully embracing data, businesses can gain a comprehensive view of their current impact and identify effective ways to reduce carbon emissions in the future.
    Robert Bailkoski, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Here are some ways that KSA databases support internal hiring.
    James Peters, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of ways
Noun
  • Google has already alerted Gmail users to a second wave of scam attacks, highlighting three particularly prevalent attack methodologies, and the mitigation advice offered is mainly sound and sensible.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • State and Census Bureau estimates have differed in the past, at least in part because of their methodologies.
    Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of methodologies
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