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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Relevance

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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
  • Quested, who self-released the doc last month on Vimeo, says that his film will remain relevant in the upcoming months.
    Addie Morfoot, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Risks to this trade: This week brings a lot of uncertainty with the upcoming elections, which could inject volatility into the markets.
    Nishant Pant, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of upcoming
Verb
  • Looking ahead, the market for music catalogs shows signs of stability and potential growth, with projections indicating steady multiples in the coming years.
    Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The strike came at the peak of the holiday season at the ports, which handle about half the cargo from ships coming into and out of the United States.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of coming
Verb
  • Bitcoin is nearing a record $90,000 price.
    Melvin Backman, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
  • For three straight seasons, the Philadelphia Eagles have been one of the NFL’s best teams nearing the middle of November.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of nearing
Adjective
  • Her dysfunctional parents are not coping with their impending loss well.
    Karen D'Souza, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • With the impending departure of Navajo State Senator Affie Ellis (R-Cheyenne), a loss from Posey, who has both Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho ancestry, would mean no Indigenous representation in the Wyoming legislature.
    Cy Neff, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of impending
Verb
  • Texas insists its requirements are reasonable measures to protect children, not unlike lawful requirements to verify a customer's age before purchasing liquor or entering a strip club.
    Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This keeps oxygen from entering the bottle, which, in turn, preserves open wine for up to four weeks.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of entering
Verb
  • Use the same trick to get mirrors reflecting you and not water spots.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Verona Sunset, a more vibrant version of this trend, is a welcome change to the wedding palettes that have recently been seen at ceremonies and receptions, reflecting the cozy warmth of being in love.
    Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of reflecting
Verb
  • Country music superstar and Tennessee native Dolly Parton is donating $1 million to Hurricane Helene relief efforts, with her Dollywood Foundation and other businesses matching the amount.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
  • What is the Mega Millions payout on matching 2 lottery numbers?
    Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of matching
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