APPROXIMATELY Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

approximately

adverb

ə-ˈpräk-sə-mət-lē

Definition of approximately

as in roughly

close to but not exactly it takes approximately three hours to drive to Dallas

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Recent Examples of approximately Set on nearly three acres, the approximately 6,100-square-foot residence featured six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, along with a semicircular living room, marble floors, and lush grounds anchored by a pool and loggia. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 July 2026 Skyroot has raised approximately $160 million to date, including a $60 million fundraising round announced in May, boosting its valuation over $1 billion. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 3 July 2026 Cameron’s 2012 solo dive cost him approximately $8 million—roughly a third of NOAA’s entire annual ocean exploration budget that year. — Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 2 July 2026 The album sold approximately 3,000 total units in its first week of release, and the number dropped to 650 in the second week, music data company Luminate told Rolling Stone. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for approximately

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The search spanned roughly 2,400 square miles and involved officials from the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Air Force who used three surface ships and 12 aircraft, according to the military.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
The organization says roughly half of those deaths occur after a parent or caregiver unintentionally leaves a child inside a vehicle.

— Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of roughly

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Hernandez, 29, a contractor based in Franklin, about 20 miles south of Nashville, undertook the $380 project with furniture from HomeGoods after seeing his pet spend most of her life tucked away in a little corner.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Back in the arena, Kaw-Liga lasts about five seconds on the mini bull.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

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Last year, the charity Oxfam noted that G7 countries, which collectively account for around 75% of all official development assistance, were set to slash their aid spending by 28% in 2026 compared to 2024 levels.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 6 July 2026
The relaxed V-neck tank top has a pretty scalloped trim, while the stretchy shorts give you plenty of room to move around.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

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