approximating
- present participle of approximate.
Example Sentences
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Far easier to build the observatory of brick and to spray it with stucco, approximating concrete’s smooth contours.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Sometimes seasoned simply with salt and pepper, sometimes coated in Shake ’n Bake, that sandy, paprika-tinged breadcrumb mix that crisped into something approximating a crust.
From Salon ● Apr. 10, 2026
However, scientists think they are close to approximating a Majorana particle in a much different guise.
From Science Magazine ● Dec. 20, 2023
Because Sondheim was not around for the rehearsal process, it’s impossible to say whether he would have thought the musical had attained something approximating final form.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 11, 2023
He makes the best and most subtle martini in the world by a process approximating magic.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
