1
as in upcoming
being soon to appear or take place
an impending celebration of the 100th anniversary of the college's founding
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2
as in looming
giving signs of immediate occurrence
an aura of impending doom hung over the city
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as in brewing
to be about to happen
for confirmed pessimists some disaster always seems to be impending
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Recent Examples of impending
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
This may include families, sports teams, and bachelor(ette) parties that can become particularly rowdy due to the excitement of an impending vacation or event.
—Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
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
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Adjective
Robinson is the Knicks’ top impending free agent, as his elite abilities as an offensive rebounder and rim protector make the backup center an important part of their roster.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
This may include families, sports teams, and bachelor(ette) parties that can become particularly rowdy due to the excitement of an impending vacation or event.
—Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
Verb
Then, there’s a dramatic landscape by Jacob van Ruisdael, with gray clouds muttering on high and brighter blues impending in the sky below.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impending
Adjective
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Add this versatile heel to your collection for upcoming weddings, brunches with friends, or to simply zhuzh up a classic jeans-and-tee outfit like Swift’s.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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The upcoming residency this November will feature the team from Hakuba, the two-star kaiseki restaurant in Paris.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
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Nothing is imminent, and even a bill winding its way through the state legislature would not necessarily require the Angels to return Anaheim to the team name.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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If a tornado watch is upgraded to a warning, the danger has become imminent, and residents should seek shelter immediately.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Another record might have found the ballad in that process, dissecting, with Deer Tick’s gift for barstool poetry, their relationship with the strange, looming beast that is age.—
Arman Khan,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
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There were more than 1,300 projects looming in Q4 2025, noted data tracker Lodging Econometrics, which is a rise of 8 percent year over year.—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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The toughest decision of the Sparks’ season to date is fast approaching.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding day is rapidly approaching—and according to one wedding planner, the nuptials may end up costing them $20 million.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
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But infectious diseases can spread in a crowd, and experts are scrutinizing wastewater, hospital visits, even social media for any signs that an outbreak might be brewing.—
Lauran Neergaard,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Don't worry, there's no trouble brewing.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Gibbons, meanwhile, pointed to vertical-format storytelling as a trend that could reshape audience behavior in the coming years.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Additional announcements regarding partnerships, licensing initiatives, and international expansion plans are expected in the coming months, the company said.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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“Impending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impending. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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