impending
adjective
im·pend·ing
im-ˈpen-diŋ 
: occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
impending trials
impending motherhood
… scientists who rely on the satellite signals for hints of impending earthquakes and volcanic eruptions …—
R. Monastersky
R. Monastersky… heed the warnings of impending disaster.—Publishers Weekly
Publishers Weekly… many of us secretly enjoy the sassier commercials and elegant layouts, not to mention being told of impending sales.—Andrew Hacker
Andrew HackerExamples of impending in a Sentence
an impending celebration of the 100th anniversary of the college's founding
an aura of impending doom hung over the city
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Michelle Fay Cortez, Bloomberg, 5 Jan. 2026
Instead, must investigate the history of the colony and attempt to save it from an impending disaster, all while struggling to survive in the harsh lunar environment devoid of oxygen.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Both players recognized the need to step up in Jaquez’s absence, while further elevating their status for the impending moments when Spoelstra will face difficult decisions with a healthier roster.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
However, Chick-fil-A would not confirm the impending nationwide launch of the sandwich.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Impending.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impending. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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