1
as in upcoming
being soon to appear or take place
an impending celebration of the 100th anniversary of the college's founding
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2
as in looming
giving signs of immediate occurrence
an aura of impending doom hung over the city
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as in brewing
to be about to happen
for confirmed pessimists some disaster always seems to be impending
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Recent Examples of impending
Hira Humayun, CNN, 9 Mar. 2025
But with the play-in tournament all but guaranteed, the only choice now is to embrace the impending opportunity for Buzelis, White and the rest of the young Bulls core.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
But for many months now, the ground floor of One Wall Street has been covered in jaunty green signage advertising the impending arrival of Printemps, a U.S. outpost of one of France’s oldest and most renowned department stores.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 7 Mar. 2025
With the end of Q1 fast approaching, the impending start of Q2 offers an ideal time for a business to stop, assess current progress and strategize about next steps.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Trudeau’s impending departure follows a series of political crises, rising economic discontent and the surprise resignation of his deputy prime minister and finance minister Chrystia Freeland – who was also in the race to succeed him.
—Hira Humayun, CNN, 9 Mar. 2025
But with the play-in tournament all but guaranteed, the only choice now is to embrace the impending opportunity for Buzelis, White and the rest of the young Bulls core.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
But for many months now, the ground floor of One Wall Street has been covered in jaunty green signage advertising the impending arrival of Printemps, a U.S. outpost of one of France’s oldest and most renowned department stores.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 7 Mar. 2025
With the end of Q1 fast approaching, the impending start of Q2 offers an ideal time for a business to stop, assess current progress and strategize about next steps.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impending
Adjective
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Philadelphia Phillies right fielder — and team sage — Nick Castellanos already gave his deep thoughts of the upcoming season when spring training began last month.—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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These moves could indicate that New York might elect to pass on selecting a quarterback in the upcoming draft.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Following the Jets' final meeting with the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, the question marks will begin looming on what will happen with Aaron Rodgers.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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With the 49ers’ offseason looming, Purdy made history on Monday Night Football this past week against Detroit, notching 15 games with at least two passing touchdowns and a passer rating of at least 115.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Progress is likely to be gradual rather than imminent.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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The National Weather Service is planning to issue a fire watch Friday for South Florida indicating imminent weather conditions that will fuel fires such as strong winds and low humidity.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is set to become the first city in the region to launch electric flying taxis following a deal with U.S.-based Archer Aviation and plans test flights in coming months.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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But Wall Street is divided on what to expect out of this closely followed group in coming months.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Impending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impending. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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