approach 1 of 2

noun

Definition of approachnext
1
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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2
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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approach

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verb

ə-ˈprōch How to pronounce approach (audio)
1
as in to come
to come near or nearer the parade's approaching! I can hear the band playing!

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

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3
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
Noun
Mouth Competitive eaters have a unique approach to eating that differs significantly from that of the average person. — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026 For job seekers who want a more structured approach to tailoring applications, DashResume offers a practical set of tools. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 2 July 2026
Verb
In total, Kehoe cut or restricted $493 million from the Missouri budget, as Missouri approaches a grim financial outlook in the coming years. — Jack Harvel july 1, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026 Boulder County detectives said the victim was hiking down the Boulder Creek Trail around sunset when he was approached by a man who accused him of stealing a marijuana joint that belonged to the suspect's girlfriend. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for approach
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approach
  1. route
  2. method
  3. come
  4. enter
  5. approximate
  6. path
  7. strategy
  8. close
Noun
  • The new proposal for the future of the global commercial shipping route was first reported by The New York Times, citing an Iranian official and four diplomats with knowledge of the matter.
    — Abigail Williams, NBC news, 3 July 2026
  • Reynolds was on her USPS route when the incident happened, Postal Inspector Jessica Adams told USA TODAY.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of route
Noun
  • Such methods can be more convenient than consulting websites or discussing such issues with a friend, neighbor or faith leader.
    — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Engineers could compare different surface coatings and fabrication methods to identify options that produce the least electrical noise, helping improve the performance of future quantum computers and quantum sensing technologies.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Definition of method
Verb
  • The decision came before Carney headed to this week’s NATO summit, where allies face pressure to back higher defense spending with concrete plans.
    — Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Unlike some folding bikes – including popular models from Brompton and Birdy – which come with small 16-inch wheels, the Tetra gets 20-inchers for greater comfort over a variety of road surfaces.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 July 2026
Definition of come
Verb
  • As luxury travel continues shifting toward experiences that prioritize authenticity over excess, wine country may be entering a new era—one where the bottle remains the starting point, but no longer the entire story.
    — Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • King concluded that Saulter was in a conspiracy to get King removed from office, and directed Arriola to view recordings of other cameras in the office to determine who was entering the offices of Saulter and Goodloe.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Definition of enter
Verb
  • Most debates assume intelligence is fundamentally computational, that scaling models will approximate more of what human beings do and that the primary questions ahead involve productivity, regulation and ethics.
    — Pravir Malik, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Custom millwork may not seem like the easiest route for those tied to a lease or lacking carpentry connections, so there are a few ready-to-ship options that can approximate the look.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026
Definition of approximate
Noun
  • From there, Florida's history followed the path more familiar to Americans, eventually becoming the 27th state in 1845.
    — Hank Tester, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • Infosys chose that path, committing to retrain more than 250,000 staff instead of pursuing mass layoffs.
    — Cindy Rodriguez Constable, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of path
Noun
  • Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.
    — Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Teams that are not ready solve yesterday's problems and call it strategy.
    — Tracy Lawrence, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of strategy
Verb
  • No students or staff were in the building when the remains were uncovered, as school ended for the summer on Friday and the school was closed for construction, police said.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • Seeking to close a $12 billion budget shortfall last year, the governor hoped to cut over $750 million from the state’s payroll expenses in salaries and wages.
    — William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of close

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