1
as in unsettled
not yet settled or decided
a decision is pending about whether to buy computers or sports equipment with this money
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2
as in upcoming
being soon to appear or take place
a pending review of your work so far this term
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as in impending
giving signs of immediate occurrence
the sky darkened with a pending storm
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Recent Examples of pending
Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Yet, due to pending litigation, the rule’s implementation has been delayed – perhaps indefinitely.
—Helet Botha, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 16 Nov. 2022
Since Sorokin is currently in Immigration and Enforcement custody pending deportation, the video interview happened in fits and starts because Cooper and Sorokin had to keep reconnecting on the phone when time was up.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 17 Mar. 2022
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Adjective
As a pending unrestricted free agent, Palmieri is an attractive rental option, especially with his willingness to battle his way to the hard areas of the ice.
—Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Yet, due to pending litigation, the rule’s implementation has been delayed – perhaps indefinitely.
—Helet Botha, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
Preposition
Judges have blocked Alabama's and Arkansas' measures from taking effect pending litigation.
—Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 16 Nov. 2022
Since Sorokin is currently in Immigration and Enforcement custody pending deportation, the video interview happened in fits and starts because Cooper and Sorokin had to keep reconnecting on the phone when time was up.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 17 Mar. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pending
Adjective
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In an unsettled time, the most effective commercial messages are all about reassurance, togetherness and entertainment.—
Eric Deggans,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2025
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What's Next While temperatures are trending upward, the forecast indicates unsettled weather through the end of the month.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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That means eliminating them provides no savings in the ongoing fiscal year, with the savings only coming in the upcoming fiscal year when those positions had been projected to be filled.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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Community events upcoming The Mavericks remain active in the Kansas City community with several events lined up.—
Ben DeLaForest,
Kansas City Star,
18 Feb. 2025
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Take Donald Trump’s impending executive order on ...—
Jack Butler,
National Review,
9 Feb. 2025
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Dolson wants that to stop and hopes an early announcement about Woodson’s impending departure calms the waters.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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The president announced his ideas for resettling Palestinians from Gaza and taking ownership of the territory for the U.S. during a press conference last week with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2025
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On Friday, Kenner Police Department Chief Keith Conley told reporters during a press conference that detectives found one of Manzano's credit cards was missing while processing his hotel room.—
Audrey Conklin,
Fox News,
11 Feb. 2025
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With no established official mediating bodies, these unresolved grievances risk sparking tensions and further undermining the fragile stability that has emerged in the wake of Assad’s fall.—
Jesse Marks,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Feb. 2025
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According to the government, violent deaths dropped by 15 percent in 2024, but critics argue that the statistic masks deeper, unresolved issues.—
Jesus Mesa,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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Steve’s latest book is Reviving America: How Repealing Obamacare, Replacing the Tax Code and Reforming The Fed will Restore Hope and Prosperity co-authored by Elizabeth Ames (McGraw-Hill Professional).—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes,
11 Feb. 2025
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The ceasefire has largely held over the past three weeks, although there have been some incidents where Palestinians have been killed by Israeli gunfire.—
James Mackenzie, Emily Rose,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The woman is asking for an undetermined amount of damages to be decided by a jury, according to court records.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2025
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The unknown person became known as Pecan Valley John Doe, who died of undetermined causes.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2025
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In coming years, regulators will also tighten the standards.—
Indranil Debnath,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The pardons clear the way for potentially hundreds of his supporters to be released from prison in coming days, some of whom were sentenced to years in prison for violently attacking law enforcement that day.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Pending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pending. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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