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
Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Comins is coming off a first-look deal at Fifth Season, which yielded a number of high-profile sales, with at least one more pending.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Mar. 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.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 17 Mar. 2022
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Adjective
Bretches is one of the four officers whose cases remain pending.
—Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Comins is coming off a first-look deal at Fifth Season, which yielded a number of high-profile sales, with at least one more pending.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
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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The weekend will be quiet and comfortable with near-normal temperatures, with conditions becoming unsettled again early next week.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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In addition to unsettled funding mechanisms, the cultural understanding of 988 is still shifting.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Preliminary forecasts show a chance of showers returning for the upcoming weekend and high temperatures remaining around the upper 50s.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Spartans, who held their annual Spring Showcase Saturday, have some big shoes to fill for the upcoming season as the countdown until fall camp hits 102 days.—
Aaron Johnson,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Still, general manager Brett Veach smiled on Thursday when asked if this impending draft next week in Pittsburgh felt different because of all that looms over it.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2026
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At the Jungle, outreach workers have canvassed the camp for weeks to warn residents of the impending sweep and to sign them up for slots at tiny homes or motels.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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Izzo was involved in several key moments Tuesday afternoon for the host Mustangs during a 5-4 South Suburban Red victory over Argo.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Gorka has denied belonging to the organization, which had Nazi ties during World War II, and said the medal honors his father’s escape from communism.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The unresolved regulatory boundaries have led to numerous legal disputes with the states and tribes that regulate and tax gambling.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Borrowers who leave a program with unresolved balances should act quickly, understand their rights and, if needed, pursue additional relief before a creditor does.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Summer is fast approaching, with warm temperatures expected to hit Washington DC and make for a sticky and humid start to the season, a familiar reality for residents across the DMV.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Colorado’s first open race for governor in eight years is fast approaching, and The Denver Post wants your questions for the candidates.—
Jon Murray,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Of those deaths, one was confirmed to be due to a vessel strike, six had undetermined causes of death or no necropsy — an animal autopsy — carried out and two have necropsies pending.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The cause of death is still undetermined and investigators are working to identify the individuals.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Inflation is set to rise further in coming months, possibly to 4%, as higher energy prices impact household bills.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Gawrelski expects all of those efforts to ramp up even more in the coming months, which should boost shares of Airbnb.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Pending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pending. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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