approaching 1 of 2

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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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
  • But this year, there was a buzz in the air because of the upcoming proposal.
    Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Jung has been making waves in Hollywood with her recent appearance in Apple TV+’s Disclaimer and is preparing for her role in director Na Hong-jin’s upcoming film, Hope.
    Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of upcoming
Verb
  • More school districts are expected to join the legal battle in the coming weeks.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Across the Atlantic, European companies of that size are also likely to outperform their larger counterparts in the coming month, according to Deutsche Bank strategists.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of coming
Verb
  • Three decades of water damage nearly did Michigan Central in, as consensus seems to be the structural integrity was nearing the point of no return when Ford purchased it in May 2018.
    Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • With the holiday season nearing its end, a few former Yankees have been giving back to their communities in recent weeks.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of nearing
Adjective
  • Bluey is not happy about the impending move, and neither is her mother, Chilli, despite her efforts to be supportive.
    Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
  • There is hope for a diplomatic easing of tensions with the impending Trump administration.
    GuruFocus, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of impending
Verb
  • As the tournament progresses, however, the quarterfinals could see more surprises, with Arizona State, Boise State, and Oregon all entering as underdogs despite their higher seeds and first-round byes.
    Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The decision to hold the cohort in Nicosia was driven by necessity, as current restrictions prevent Palestinian participants from entering Israel.
    Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of entering
Verb
  • The energy sector in 2024 was marked by steady progress rather than seismic shifts, with moderate oil prices reflecting a year largely unshaken by geopolitical turbulence.
    Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The media roundly mocked the incident, which left 19 people hospitalized, an attitude reflecting prejudicial views of the event-goers’ lifestyle.
    Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of reflecting
Verb
  • Other photos included the bunch walking arm-in-arm through Disneyland, posing in front of a Star Wars display and wearing matching orange shades.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Two weeks ago, a body matching the description of a retired teacher was found in the Galloway Township of New Jersey.
    Shyla Watson, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of matching
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