IMPENDED (OVER) Synonyms: 13 Similar Words

impended (over)

verb

past tense of impend (over)

as in threatened

to remain poised to inflict harm, danger, or distress on fears of an economic recession impended over the stock market

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An Illinois man who allegedly threatened to shoot Chiefs players Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce at a 2024 concert at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium has entered a diversion program, court documents show.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
The tariffs – whether threatened or implemented – sent shockwaves through the global economy, tested relationships with longstanding allies and pushed a handful of countries to strike trade deals with Washington to limit the damage.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

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