as in to loom
to be about to happen
for confirmed pessimists some disaster always seems to be impending
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Recent Examples of impend
That would be Tarik Skubal, two-time Cy Young Award winner, ace of the Detroit Tigers, impending free agent and a fellow who is scheduled to start on Opening Day just two weeks from now.
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Jayson Stark, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Blankfein is far from the first financial heavyweight to warn of impending turmoil.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 4 Mar. 2026
During an eclipse, people would bang drums, shoot arrows, or create loud noises to scare the dragon away, as a red moon was seen as a sign of impending misfortune or celestial imbalance.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Outside linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson and safety Jaylinn Hawkins, both starters in 2025, are impending free agents, and both players could have robust markets.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
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Jayson Stark, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Blankfein is far from the first financial heavyweight to warn of impending turmoil.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 4 Mar. 2026
During an eclipse, people would bang drums, shoot arrows, or create loud noises to scare the dragon away, as a red moon was seen as a sign of impending misfortune or celestial imbalance.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Outside linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson and safety Jaylinn Hawkins, both starters in 2025, are impending free agents, and both players could have robust markets.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impend
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The looming court ruling will decide whether the map should be blocked before Missourians have a chance to vote on it in November, which could ultimately decide if the map will be in effect for the 2026 election.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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But with a high-stakes meeting with the Chinese President looming later this week, the next move may not belong to Washington alone.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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To serve it cold, brew hot green tea, then cool it down and add ice, says Choe.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
12 May 2026
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The three-bedroom property is casual and comfortable, and the owners have been brewing craft beer for more than two decades.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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“Impend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impend. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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