impends (over)

verb

present tense third-person singular of impend (over)
as in threatens
to remain poised to inflict harm, danger, or distress on fears of an economic recession impended over the stock market

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  • Marshall’s voting history now threatens to become a flashpoint in his reelection bid.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • This is important for healthcare companies because if a delay threatens a temperature-sensitive shipment, the package can be rerouted or returned to the sender before the medicine is compromised.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 27 July 2026
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“Impends (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impends%20%28over%29. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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