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
Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
City prosecutors alleged in a civil complaint that units at The Carl, located on Mollie Street in the Morena neighborhood, were also occupied while building, mechanical and plumbing permits were pending and before property owners obtained a valid Certificate of Occupancy from the city.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 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 final ruling is pending but for the moment, Dani Alves has been acquitted of all charges and all the precautionary measures have been lifted, pending the Supreme Court’s decision.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
City prosecutors alleged in a civil complaint that units at The Carl, located on Mollie Street in the Morena neighborhood, were also occupied while building, mechanical and plumbing permits were pending and before property owners obtained a valid Certificate of Occupancy from the city.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 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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More substantively, the ideological contours of the new Resistance still feel unsettled.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
20 June 2025
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But the broader future of federal support for science remains unsettled.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Vin Diesel has sparked a wave of speculation and excitement among Fast & Furious fans after teasing the possible return of Paul Walker’s beloved character, Brian O’Conner, in the franchise’s upcoming finale.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
30 June 2025
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The performances come ahead of the upcoming U.S. and European legs of ENHYPEN’s ongoing ‘WALK THE LINE’ world tour.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Miami needs someone in the secondary to step up and lead that unit, which is losing Jalen Ramsey to an impending trade.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2025
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The economy matched the deteriorating state of my hairline: a recession, exacerbated by frequent bouts of worry, stress, and the impending fear of making my very first and very large student loan payment.—
Joey Skladany,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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Nathan Saliba #19 of Canada controls the ball against Leandro Bacuna #10 of Curacao in the first half during the Group Stage - Group B match as part of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup at Shell Energy Stadium on June 21, 2025 in Houston, Texas.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Superman is in the building as David Corenswet greets fans during the Manila stop of the Superman world tour in the Philippines on June 19.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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In 2023, the U.S. Government Accountability Office identified several unresolved concerns with the Military Housing Privatization Initiative.—
Steve Osunsami,
ABC News,
19 June 2025
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What to know about the trial The fate of a juror who might have spoken improperly about the case with a former colleague was left unresolved when Judge Arun Subramanian left the bench yesterday.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
17 June 2025
Preposition
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Former Yale big man Danny Wolf was taken with the 27th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft by the Brooklyn Nets.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2025
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The Leesburg Public Library will have a firefighter story time from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 26 in Meeting Room B, 100 E. Main St. The program, for children ages 5 and under, will include singing, stories and movement followed by a stay-and-play.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2025
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Additionally, the actor is requesting spousal support of an undetermined amount and asked the court to deny support payments for his estranged wife.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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In coming months, the project will go through various public hearings, but the meeting on Thursday was aimed at giving planning commissioners and the public a look at the overall project and a chance to give feedback for moving forward.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
21 June 2025
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In coming months, the duties are projected to sharply increase prices and curtail consumer spending, which makes up about 70% of economic activity.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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“Pending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pending. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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