approximating

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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

The merchandise was so popular that Murakami and the Dodgers responded by approximating the famous words of Hall of Fame Cubs shortstop Ernie Banks: “Let’s play two!”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2025

However, scientists think they are close to approximating a Majorana particle in a much different guise.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 20, 2023

Crystal was founded in 1962 — the same year as Vail in Colorado — but never developed facilities approximating the industry’s flagship destinations.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 1, 2023

It is a mystique closely approximating a religion.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck