approaches 1 of 2

noun

Definition of approachesnext
plural of approach
1
as in paths
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 methods
the means or procedure for doing something that's a different approach to knitting, but it seems to work

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approaches

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of approach
1
as in comes
to come near or nearer the parade's approaching! I can hear the band playing!

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

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3
as in approximates
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 approaches
  1. paths
  2. methods
  3. comes
  4. enters
  5. strategies
  6. nears
  7. ways
  8. methodologies
Noun
  • Fink’s father, a fourth-generation railroader also named David Fink, first crossed paths with Mellon in the 1970s, as Mellon later recounted in his memoir.
    Zach Everson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Clear paths to profitability will likely attract more interest, while differentiation in technology, customer experience, or niche focus will set successful fintechs apart.
    Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of paths
Noun
  • The tracker relies on radar technology and satellites to keep tabs on Santa, according to NORAD, which notes those methods are the same ones the agency employs to protect skies over North America.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This is because quantum computers can defeat the encryption methods that traditional computers employ.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of methods
Verb
  • The state's announcement comes a week after members of Cincinnati City Council weighed in on the traffic gridlock issue.
    Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Warranty The 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid comes with a 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.
    Josh Max, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of comes
Verb
  • As each class of NBA rookies enters the league, there’s a wide distribution of roles and opportunities available.
    Nick Crain, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • However, a powerful shift really begins to unfold for you on January 11, when the North Node of Destiny officially enters Pisces, driving you toward personal growth and positive relationship developments.
    Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of enters
Noun
  • Hansen suggested that practicing mindfulness strategies can help determine whether social media is causing stress or fostering connection.
    Peter Suciu, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Without standardized requirements for all businesses—including insurers—to disclose their climate risks and mitigation strategies, insurers lack critical insights into their climate risk exposure.
    Mindy Lubber, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of strategies
Verb
  • And now, as the store nears closing time, one of the tour participants contemplates what size leg lamp might look best in her house.
    Annie Zaleski, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
  • As the current trading year nears its end, crude oil markets are heading to 2025 in a largely bearish mood on familiar concerns of oversupply, lackluster demand from China and a stronger dollar.
    Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of nears
Noun
  • As the liturgical season of Advent comes to a close, here are three different ways people around the world celebrate the season – with food.
    Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Some aspire to find like-minded, respectful partners, while others prioritize their happiness and autonomy in different ways.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of ways
Noun
  • Google has already alerted Gmail users to a second wave of scam attacks, highlighting three particularly prevalent attack methodologies, and the mitigation advice offered is mainly sound and sensible.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • State and Census Bureau estimates have differed in the past, at least in part because of their methodologies.
    Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of methodologies
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