Approaching
Approaching noun - The act of drawing spatially closer to something.
Seeking and approaching are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Seeking" instead a noun "Approaching".
Seeking
Seeking noun - The act of searching for something.
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Synonyms for Seeking
Approaching and seeking are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Approaching" instead a noun "Seeking".
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Bad Dreams: Thorn, when she began approaching "The Turning," started having bad dreams as a result of The Hooded One seeking her out in her dreams.
Source: Comic Book / Bone -
Immortality Seeker: In Reaper's Due, characters approaching middle age can begin contemplating their mortality and seeking various questionable methods to extend their life and achieve immortality.
Source: Video Game / Crusader Kings
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