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approaching

/əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of coming closer.
    • The approaching of winter means shorter days.
    • We watched the slow approaching of the fog over the valley.
    • The approaching of the deer was silent and graceful.
adjective
  1. Coming nearer in time or space.
    • The approaching storm made everyone rush to get indoors.
    • With the approaching deadline, the team worked late into the night.
    • We could see the approaching train in the distance.
Synonyms
comingoncomingimpending
Antonyms
receding
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