approach
verb (used with object)
to come near or nearer to.
will approach
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future tenseof approach.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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A spokesperson said “no final decision has been made” and that Meta will approach the rollout of any new feature thoughtfully and transparently.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 7, 2026
New Zealand, meanwhile, will approach next month's four-Test series against South Africa with confidence after taking a maximum 15 points from their three home Nations Championship fixtures.
From BBC β Jul. 18, 2026
The Fed chairman declined to say how the Fed will approach an upcoming debate over whether to raise rates, calling the coming meeting a “good family fight.”
From The Wall Street Journal β Jul. 1, 2026
Qualcomm is telling Wall Street that its nonhandset business alone will approach the size of the entire company today.
From MarketWatch β Jun. 25, 2026
After my mother and I have finished discussing obligatory family news, he will approach me and wonder: When was Christianity introduced to the Asian continent?
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
