impending

adjective

im·pend·ing | \ im-ˈpen-diŋ

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Definition of impending

: 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 … heed the warnings of impending disaster. — Publishers Weekly … many of us secretly enjoy the sassier commercials and elegant layouts, not to mention being told of impending sales.— Andrew Hacker

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impenetrability

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The first known use of impending was in 1616

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impending

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of impending

: happening or likely to happen soon

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impending

adjective

im·pend·ing | \ im-ˈpen-diŋ\

Kids Definition of impending

: happening or likely to happen soon an impending storm

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