- present participle of approximate.
approximating
Example Sentences
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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
The majority of its dozen tracks coast along with an agreeable yet lifeless electro-pop groove, with layered voices approximating the earnest and indistinct ballads of latter-day Coldplay.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026
When you have people who can’t tell what’s real anymore and what’s authentic because the machine intelligence is now approximating the human intelligence, that is really the biggest risk.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 20, 2024
However, scientists think they are close to approximating a Majorana particle in a much different guise.
From Science Magazine ● Dec. 20, 2023
It is a mystique closely approximating a religion.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
