1
as in upcoming
being soon to appear or take place
an impending celebration of the 100th anniversary of the college's founding
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2
as in looming
giving signs of immediate occurrence
an aura of impending doom hung over the city
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as in brewing
to be about to happen
for confirmed pessimists some disaster always seems to be impending
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Recent Examples of impending
Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2025
Both Shein and Temu have raised prices amid the president’s tariffs and the impending closure of the de minimis loophole.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 29 Apr. 2025
The news of Morgan's impending hiatus aligns with earlier reports from PWInsider.com.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
As the dust settles on Newcastle United’s disappointing 4-1 defeat at fellow Champions League qualification hopefuls Aston Villa on Saturday, any sense of impending crisis has dissipated.
—Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Even Hollywood’s most wealthy have adjusted their shopping habits in accordance with America’s impending financial crisis.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2025
Both Shein and Temu have raised prices amid the president’s tariffs and the impending closure of the de minimis loophole.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 29 Apr. 2025
The news of Morgan's impending hiatus aligns with earlier reports from PWInsider.com.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
As the dust settles on Newcastle United’s disappointing 4-1 defeat at fellow Champions League qualification hopefuls Aston Villa on Saturday, any sense of impending crisis has dissipated.
—Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impending
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President Donald Trump has said tariffs will likely impact shoppers, saying in an April 30 Cabinet meeting that tariffs could lead to fewer, but more expensive gifts this upcoming holiday season.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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FilmNation Entertainment will launch international sales on behalf of Blue Morning Pictures and MOD Producciones at the upcoming Cannes Market, with CAA Media Finance and WME Independent handling domestic rights.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
1 May 2025
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The Golden Knights’ initial version of innovation included deploying an actor dressed as a medieval knight to give rousing pregame speeches on the ice while carrying out a plot of a looming battle against an opponent.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The outcome of the meeting could be pivotal with a potential military confrontation looming.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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In defense, the inclusion of a certain $1.1 million center back signing feels not only imminent but necessary against Barcelona on Sunday.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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It was also argued in court filings that Javier, an 18-year-old Venezuelan man, was at imminent risk of deportation earlier this month.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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In coming months, the hospital’s electronic medical records will be integrated into the Duke Health system, providing patients more access to Duke specialty care, officials said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2025
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Another system is moving out of the Rockies and into the Plains in coming days, Chenard said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Impending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impending. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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