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
Then, there’s a dramatic landscape by Jacob van Ruisdael, with gray clouds muttering on high and brighter blues impending in the sky below.
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Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
This would capitalize on already nascent industry interest in hedging against biosecurity risks, trade bans, tariffs and provenance issues arising from European Union’s impending Digital Product Passport.
—Patty Huntington, Sourcing Journal, 17 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
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Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
This would capitalize on already nascent industry interest in hedging against biosecurity risks, trade bans, tariffs and provenance issues arising from European Union’s impending Digital Product Passport.
—Patty Huntington, Sourcing Journal, 17 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impend
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The question that loomed for days was whether fellow candidate and former reality TV star Spencer Pratt would advance to a runoff election, or if Raman would be able to edge him out for that spot as more votes were counted.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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With closing arguments looming on Tuesday, Karmelo Anthony's defense rested without calling him to testify — a move that came as legal analysts questioned whether his self-defense claim will persuade jurors.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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An insurrection, of sorts, is brewing.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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International brew Lavazza Coffee on display at a golf tournament in Aventura, Florida, last February.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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“Impend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impend. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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