1
as in unsettled
not yet settled or decided
a decision is pending about whether to buy computers or sports equipment with this money
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as in upcoming
being soon to appear or take place
a pending review of your work so far this term
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as in impending
giving signs of immediate occurrence
the sky darkened with a pending storm
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Recent Examples of pending
Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 30 Dec. 2025
Many sales contracts are incorporating the standard Florida Realtors/Florida Bar Condominium Rider, which now stipulates sellers must disclose any special assessments to buyers, including those that are levied, pending, or listed in board meeting agendas/minutes within the past 12 months.
—Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 16 Nov. 2022
Since Sorokin is currently in Immigration and Enforcement custody pending deportation, the video interview happened in fits and starts because Cooper and Sorokin had to keep reconnecting on the phone when time was up.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 17 Mar. 2022
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Adjective
The spokesperson said that all three autopsy results remain pending.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 30 Dec. 2025
Many sales contracts are incorporating the standard Florida Realtors/Florida Bar Condominium Rider, which now stipulates sellers must disclose any special assessments to buyers, including those that are levied, pending, or listed in board meeting agendas/minutes within the past 12 months.
—Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
Preposition
Judges have blocked Alabama's and Arkansas' measures from taking effect pending litigation.
—Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 16 Nov. 2022
Since Sorokin is currently in Immigration and Enforcement custody pending deportation, the video interview happened in fits and starts because Cooper and Sorokin had to keep reconnecting on the phone when time was up.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 17 Mar. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pending
Adjective
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To that end, the unsettled race may have created an opening for a new candidate to throw his hat in the ring, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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There is a possibility of more unsettled weather by mid-week, into Valentine's Day weekend.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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My focus is on job approval, which not only captures a president’s popularity but has a huge impact on the performance of the president’s party in other elections, such as the upcoming November midterms.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Temperatures will trend even warmer throughout the upcoming workweek, as highs climb to the upper 70s and lower 80s.—
Shane Hinton,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Unless there is more to the Leonard story indicating an impending punishment from the NBA, this is an absolute disservice to Clippers fans this year and in immediate years to come.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Room for Disagreement Dean Baker, co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research, warned of an impending recession, in part due to consumption outpacing wages.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The demonstrations come amid concern among local activists that ICE could increase its presence around Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara and the surrounding area during Super Bowl week.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Collins asked the president during Tuesday’s Oval Office signing of the funding bill.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Dean’s attorneys said the verdict marked an important step in holding Uber accountable, while acknowledging that broader legal questions remain unresolved.—
Miguel Torres,
Oklahoman,
6 Feb. 2026
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In that context, the promise of steady work, more tourism and growth carries real weight even as questions about environmental and social costs remain unresolved.—
Natalie Leticia Gallón,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Texas' March primaries are right around the corner, which means the deadline to register to vote is fast approaching.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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The self-assessment tax deadline is fast approaching, but landlords and the self-employed will soon have new HMRC requirements to follow – known as Making Tax Digital.—
Marc Shoffman,
TheWeek,
14 Jan. 2026
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Yet even that at-bat was a reminder of Yoshida’s undetermined status with the team.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
4 Feb. 2026
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The cause of the fire is undetermined pending the results of an investigation.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The lack of snowfall will likely put regions in the West at risk of drought conditions and lower water supplies in the coming seasons, Meyer added.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The looming departures add pressure to an industry already contending with 350,000 open positions — a shortfall that’s expected to grow in coming years as the nation ages.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Pending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pending. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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