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
Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
Upon learning of their impending deportation, the children become gradually or sometimes suddenly very tired, then fall into a kind of extended sleep that lasts for months and often years.
—Laurie Sheck
july 2, Literary Hub, 2 July 2025
The more impending deadlines are sometime in August, when Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said the federal government is at risk of hitting its debt ceiling, and the end of the year, when Trump's first-term tax cuts are set to expire.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 29 June 2025
The impending invasion of Victoria (Bryce Dallas Howard) and her army of newborn vampires inspires an unlikely alliance between the Cullen coven and Jacob's Quileute pack, setting the stage for some kickass action sequences.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 1 July 2025
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Adjective
In April the agency issued lay-off notices to 463 employes in Oceanside and 14 in Escondido, required by state law, because of the impending switch.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
Upon learning of their impending deportation, the children become gradually or sometimes suddenly very tired, then fall into a kind of extended sleep that lasts for months and often years.
—Laurie Sheck
july 2, Literary Hub, 2 July 2025
The more impending deadlines are sometime in August, when Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said the federal government is at risk of hitting its debt ceiling, and the end of the year, when Trump's first-term tax cuts are set to expire.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 29 June 2025
The impending invasion of Victoria (Bryce Dallas Howard) and her army of newborn vampires inspires an unlikely alliance between the Cullen coven and Jacob's Quileute pack, setting the stage for some kickass action sequences.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impending
Adjective
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Wilson is embracing his upcoming season with the Giants and making sure his leadership tactics are top-notch.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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Ballroom 20, 11:45-12:30 p.m. The Rookie Executive producer and star Nathan Fillion alongside creator and executive producer Alexi Hawley give the audience a behind-the-scenes look at fan-favorite moments and teases new story arcs for the upcoming season.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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The Golden Knights’ initial version of innovation included deploying an actor dressed as a medieval knight to give rousing pregame speeches on the ice while carrying out a plot of a looming battle against an opponent.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The outcome of the meeting could be pivotal with a potential military confrontation looming.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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After bond and stock markets freaked out by pricing in an imminent global recession, Trump blinked.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
8 July 2025
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Seek high ground immediately when flooding is imminent.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 July 2025
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The Salvation Army and American Red Cross will be setting up food kitchens in coming days, Gov. Bush said.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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Reports have indicated that Ye may continue attending proceedings once the defense begins presenting its case, expected to start in the next coming days.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
13 June 2025
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“Impending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impending. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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