approach
verb (used with object)
to come near or nearer to.
are approaching
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present progressiveof approach.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The Himalayas are approaching a dangerous threshold as glaciers melt faster, glacial lakes grow more unstable and the mountains face a widening gap in monitoring, according to new research.
From BBC β Sep. 13, 2026
President Donald Trump seems aware that Fed officials are approaching interest-rate policy independently of Warsh’s views.
From MarketWatch β Jul. 25, 2026
River levels are approaching all-time lows across Wales as an imminent "environmental drought" announcement looms for parts of the country.
From BBC β Jul. 22, 2026
On the flip side, at hyper-competitive, elite schools like this, students are approaching high school with college in mind rather than with high school in mind.
From Los Angeles Times β Jul. 1, 2026
Imagine that you are approaching the speed of light on a motor scooter.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
