approximated

past tense of approximate
as in reflected
to come near or nearer to in character or quality Rob's violin performance last night didn't even approximate what he's really capable of when he's not feeling sick

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Recent Examples of approximated For good measure, the pre-show lighting even approximated the New York Knicks’ familiar blue and orange color scheme. — Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 30 July 2026 This kind of beauty has nothing to do with perfection, which is distributed so arbitrarily and approximated so gracelessly. — Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026 The modern American leader who most approximated the Trimmer ideal was Dwight Eisenhower. — David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026 The repairs cost $90 million, all for a weapon approximated to be worth $1,500. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026 By reproducing photos of Lincoln, Lorant moved beyond the varied mass of subjective artworks — paintings, prints and sculpture — that only approximated his appearance. — Mark B. Pohlad, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026 The queso started fine but eventually congealed into something that approximated lukewarm paste. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026 Her annual salary is approximated to be around $8 million per year. — Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026 Defensive moxie Unlike Butler’s offensive talents, which could be approximated by Melton, Kuminga and more shotmaking by Curry, Butler’s versatile defense cannot be replicated by just one player. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
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  • In a lengthy statement, Barnes reflected on a friendship that dated back to his early days in Cold Chisel, when the two bands crossed paths constantly.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The Golden Rule Paradox examines how this central idea is reflected in modern research on happiness, health, relationships, human behavior, and other areas of life.
    — Wyles Daniel, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
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  • His arrest came after a DNA sample submitted to the state crime lab by the State Bureau of Investigation and the Chapel Hill Police Department matched a profile found at the original crime scene, authorities said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • After Livsey's arrest, a routine cheek swab matched the DNA collected in the cold case investigation, officials said.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
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  • This is an artist who has approached his art with the same strategies leveraged by the most prolific fashion designers, building not just a visual universe, but a merchandisable brand.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Just like the Fever fan whom Wilson approached and verbally berated for simply pointing at her, the two men were found by security to have broken no rules.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

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“Approximated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approximated. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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