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
The remainder of the trailer shows Wednesday moving through Nevermore Academy and the local town of Jericho, hunting down Tyler and attempting to save both her family and friends from impending doom.
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Stephen Daw, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025
Suarez and Naylor, both of whom are impending free agents, join a lineup headlined by Cal Raleigh, whose 42 homers led the majors.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 Aug. 2025
Four challengers have stepped forward, offering to help lead the district during a critical period underscored by a superintendent transition, literacy and academic performance issues, and impending school closures.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Feb. 2025
How are oarfish an omen of impending disaster?
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
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Stephen Daw, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025
Suarez and Naylor, both of whom are impending free agents, join a lineup headlined by Cal Raleigh, whose 42 homers led the majors.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 Aug. 2025
Four challengers have stepped forward, offering to help lead the district during a critical period underscored by a superintendent transition, literacy and academic performance issues, and impending school closures.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Feb. 2025
How are oarfish an omen of impending disaster?
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impend
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The Dodgers have Shohei Ohtani lined up to start Game 1 on Saturday night, with Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto on regular rest for Games 2 and 3, and Tyler Glasnow is still looming for a possible Game 4.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The looming threat of AI has continued to panic the film and TV industry, and regulations around the craft became a linchpin clause through the SAG-AFTRA strikes of 2023.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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Embrace the definition of hygge by snuggling into a blanket, brewing a hot cup of coffee, and chatting with a friend.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
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Spill the Beans also serves a pumpkin pie cold brew coffee and a pumpkin cold foam or maple spice cold foam can be added to any beverage on the menu.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Impend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impend. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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