approaching
Definitions
Coming nearer in distance or time.
Beginning to deal with or address a task or problem.
Similar to or approximating a specific state or quality.
Examples
The dark clouds were approaching, signaling an imminent storm.
She felt nervous as the deadline for her final project was rapidly approaching.
We could hear the sound of footsteps approaching from down the hallway.
Synonyms
nearing advancing forthcoming imminent impending drawing near looming
Antonyms
receding departing withdrawing retreating leaving distanced remote