approximate

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"For example, their eggs are unlike those of any living species, so we invented the resin eggs to approximate real oviraptor eggs as best as we could."

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

Using what Mr. Pielke called an approximate “fuzzy match” raised the similarity to 47.8%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Nine could not give an approximate start date.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

For the full year of 2025, Coca-Cola expects organic revenue growth of 5% to 6%, but noted a potential 1% to 2% currency headwind and approximate 1% negative impact from acquisitions, divestitures and structural changes.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

The old miner reports the names of many of the towns and their approximate sizes, which he knows off the top of his head and apparently finds very interesting.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz