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
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Ayala’s impending retirement will mark the end of an era for música Mexicana.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation With Cena announcing his impending retirement from in-ring competition in December 2025, this year's WrestleMania carries significant weight, potentially marking his final appearance on the grandest stage of them all.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Luna is preparing for his impending retirement after 35 years in education — the past five leading Muirlands.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Shooting stars are about to streak across the night sky during the impending peak of the second major meteor shower of the year, which will be visible around the world.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Ayala’s impending retirement will mark the end of an era for música Mexicana.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation With Cena announcing his impending retirement from in-ring competition in December 2025, this year's WrestleMania carries significant weight, potentially marking his final appearance on the grandest stage of them all.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Luna is preparing for his impending retirement after 35 years in education — the past five leading Muirlands.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impending
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President Donald Trump has said tariffs will likely impact shoppers, saying in an April 30 Cabinet meeting that tariffs could lead to fewer, but more expensive gifts this upcoming holiday season.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Given this, and her upcoming flight, Farrington naturally wanted to avoid getting sick.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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The Golden Knights’ initial version of innovation included deploying an actor dressed as a medieval knight to give rousing pregame speeches on the ice while carrying out a plot of a looming battle against an opponent.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The outcome of the meeting could be pivotal with a potential military confrontation looming.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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In defense, the inclusion of a certain $1.1 million center back signing feels not only imminent but necessary against Barcelona on Sunday.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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It was also argued in court filings that Javier, an 18-year-old Venezuelan man, was at imminent risk of deportation earlier this month.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Zoom in: Musk, who has wielded significant influence in the Trump administration, may be stepping back in coming months, the president said Thursday.—
Ben Berkowitz,
Axios,
5 Apr. 2025
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In coming months, payroll gains could downshift more dramatically as those far-reaching import taxes push up inflation and dampen consumer spending, analysts say.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Impending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impending. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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