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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3
as in impending
giving signs of immediate occurrence
the sky darkened with a pending storm
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Recent Examples of pending
Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 May 2025
In addition, the court’s pretrial services office offers bus passes and mental health and shelter referrals to people with pending cases, Mr. Currier said.
—Taylor Tiamoyo Harris, New York Times, 10 Apr. 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
All in, at least 559 such partnerships are now in place, with dozens more pending.
—Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 May 2025
In addition, the court’s pretrial services office offers bus passes and mental health and shelter referrals to people with pending cases, Mr. Currier said.
—Taylor Tiamoyo Harris, New York Times, 10 Apr. 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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At the federal level, the regulatory environment for EWA companies remains unsettled.—
AJ Dhaliwal,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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So, when your gut feels unsettled, bone broth is a great, simple way to nourish without overloading.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Wilson is embracing his upcoming season with the Giants and making sure his leadership tactics are top-notch.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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Ballroom 20, 11:45-12:30 p.m. The Rookie Executive producer and star Nathan Fillion alongside creator and executive producer Alexi Hawley give the audience a behind-the-scenes look at fan-favorite moments and teases new story arcs for the upcoming season.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Fernandes Anderson was staring down an impending $5,000 fine for a state ethics violation around that time period, for hiring two immediate family members to her City Council staff, giving them raises, and in the case of her sister, a bonus.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
10 July 2025
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Gunn also makes an appealing choice by having the Daily Planet team pile into Mister Terrific’s T-craft flight vessel to help rescue Superman and stop an impending disaster.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
Preposition
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In 2023, Angel Reese’s name, image, and likeness (NIL) valuation jumped during the week of the Final Four, alongside a spike in her follower count.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Smith succeeds former Maryland athletic director Damon Evans, who departed for SMU in March after a simmering conflict with former head men’s basketball coach Kevin Willard came to a head during the Terrapins’ NCAA Tournament run last season.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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As the Washington Commanders get ready for training camp next week, the situation with their star wide receiver, Terry McLaurin, remains unresolved.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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Nonetheless, an organizational ombuds office’s informality and confidentiality are the very same features that provide their unique value to employees and organizations by surfacing issues that may otherwise remain unspoken and unresolved.—
Chuck Doran,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
Preposition
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Jill, by contrast, responds to Caleb’s death another way altogether.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
20 July 2025
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The 151 points scored by Team Collier broke the mark of 143 in 2023.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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Brittany Schaefer, public information officer for the state Department of Public Health, said since January there have been 389 unintentional and undetermined intent drug overdose deaths.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
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Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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The Salvation Army and American Red Cross will be setting up food kitchens in coming days, Gov. Bush said.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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Reports have indicated that Ye may continue attending proceedings once the defense begins presenting its case, expected to start in the next coming days.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
13 June 2025
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“Pending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pending. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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