as in upcoming
being soon to appear or take place
the approaching holiday has everyone in a state of excitement
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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approaching
Adjective
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The release date of the upcoming game is set to start just ahead of the real-life 2025 Supercross season.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025 -
The brothers spoke, from prison, to TMZ for an upcoming special, TMZ Presents: The Menendez Brothers: The Prison Interview, premiering at 9 p.m. on Monday, April 7 on Fox.—
Liam Quinn,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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From thrilling outdoor adventures to inaugural music festivals and exclusive culinary experiences, there’s much to look forward to in the coming months.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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The launch set a record for turnaround time for the company from a single launch pad coming four days, three hours, and 11 minutes since the July 23 launch.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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That’s because it’s considered a red giant star, a bloated star nearing the end of its life.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2025
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Both teams are nearing the point when the game will be turned over to the bullpens.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Of course, the only real miscommunication seems to stem from their own fraught union amid the pressures of an impending adoption.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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The central narrative thread woven through this impending clash revolves around the question of Heyman's ultimate allegiance.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For the Blue Devils, a 15-0 run to end the first half gave them a 21-point cushion — and all the momentum — entering the break.—
Brendan Marks,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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The singer and the NFL star, both 35, were photographed entering Del Frisco's Grille at Brookfield Place on Friday, March 14.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The World Bank on Thursday raised its forecast for China’s economic growth in 2024 and 2025, reflecting the recent policy adjustments.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
27 Dec. 2024
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Deployment grew by 20% in 2024, reflecting higher-quality deals and more realistic valuations.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Merely matching expectations last season was good enough for the Yankees to win their division and claim home-field advantage throughout the AL playoffs.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Lopez's full outfit turned out to be a floor-length skirt with matching embellishments to the abs-baring cropped top.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Approaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approaching. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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