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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2
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
Dana Hedgpeth The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2026
What the Red Sox do with starter Brayan Bello when Crochet returns is the biggest pending question.
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Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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.
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Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2022
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Adjective
Another case dealing with access to the road to get to the center is likewise pending.
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Dana Hedgpeth The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2026
What the Red Sox do with starter Brayan Bello when Crochet returns is the biggest pending question.
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Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Preposition
Judges have blocked Alabama's and Arkansas' measures from taking effect pending litigation.
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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
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Current guidance suggests quiet to unsettled conditions on 18 June, with activity expected to increase from 19 to 20 June.
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The unsettled weather is forecast to continue into the evening.
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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.
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The upcoming residency this November will feature the team from Hakuba, the two-star kaiseki restaurant in Paris.
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As an artist who often publicly discusses mental health struggles, Caudle was willing to channel the anxiety that comes with impending parenthood throughout the process of writing and recording Heavy Thrill.
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Several steps have to occur for an institution to receive a grant, but typically the federal government forecasts the impending grants months to a year before the notice of funding opportunities are opened for applications.
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In fact, many of us often end up buying things that our colleagues found during their search.
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As for 29-year-old Greenway notched six points in 40 games with the Sabres last season and scored three points in 13 Stanley Cup Playoff games with Buffalo during the 2025-26 campaign.
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Several key details remain unresolved and will be addressed in subsequent negotiations.
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In some cases, those detained are individuals facing minor criminal charges or whose cases remain unresolved — the latter meaning they have not been convicted of any offense.
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Wetterberg's due date is fast approaching, and the mom-to-be celebrated her baby shower with some of her closest friends over the weekend.
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In fact, most of them have deadlines that are fast approaching.
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That money is meant to come from a mix of new local taxes in Lake and Porter Counties, according to the Indiana Capital Chronicle, as well as an as-yet undetermined amount from a $700 million fund from the Indiana Toll Road's private operator.
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The cause of the duck's death is undetermined but sparked concern from onlookers.
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The Panama Canal Authority has announced a draft reduction at the waterway's neo-Panamax locks, citing the potential development of El Nino in the coming months, according to GAC Group, which provides services for canal users.
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At least 20% of the shares will be released after second-quarter results are disclosed sometime in the coming months, with all the lockups expiring in December.
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“Pending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pending. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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