as in approaching
to come near or nearer to in character or quality
Rob's violin performance last night didn't even approximate what he's really capable of when he's not feeling sick
Synonyms & Similar Words
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as in equivalent
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approximating
Adjective
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Morgan Wallen American Heart arrives with 61,000 equivalent units shifted.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025 -
The difference in distance is equivalent to 3.277 percent, which makes the sun appear 6.55 percent dimmer now than in January; A change of only one part in 30.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
3 July 2025
Verb
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These areas accounted for 71% of corporate deal activity through Q3 2024, reflecting strong demand and strategic importance.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes,
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
Adjective
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Yes, Amazon Prime Day deals are comparable to Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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The price is comparable to competitors, plus the products are regularly on sale with free shipping and gifts.—
Stewart Savin,
Architectural Digest,
8 July 2025
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
Adjective
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The corporate giant acquired Dollar Shave Club (DSC) in 2016 for what seems almost identical reasons—viral marketing that challenged industry giants.—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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For example, the pattern carved into the creamy marble sides of the Lounge Bar is identical to that in the intricate iroko wood ceiling.—
Marcia DeSanctis,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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The war between Russia and Ukraine is not perfectly analogous to contingencies that the United States may face in the future, and not every lesson in Ukraine is applicable to U.S. military planning, but this war is nonetheless full of instructive technological innovations and breakthroughs.—
JON FINER,
Foreign Affairs,
7 July 2025
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And the concho found fans across the world—especially among people who see its plight as analogous to their own, and who have latched on to it as a symbol of resilience.—
Valerie Trapp,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Some companies are replacing underwater stock options with new option grants or RSUs that have intrinsic value equal to or exceeding their original grants.—
Julia Dhar,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Best Overall Deals From supportive sneakers to sandals that are equal parts stylish and comfortable, July 4th is the best time to score everything on your shopping list at a major markdown.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Last year saw three similar incursions, according to The Associated Press.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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In science and technology, important breakthroughs have emerged in similar fashion — not from deliberate problem-solving, but from the mind’s quiet work beneath the surface.—
Chris Reed,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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“Approximating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approximating. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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