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
Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Olema's intellectual property portfolio is vital to its business strategy, with patents and pending applications for palazestrant and OP-3136.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 18 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 policy is retroactive to pending applications and requires new documentation to update gender designations.
—Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Olema's intellectual property portfolio is vital to its business strategy, with patents and pending applications for palazestrant and OP-3136.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 18 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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It can't be seen with the naked eye, but a curious weather pattern in the upper level atmosphere above the continental United States is forecast to generate unsettled weather and some big temperature contrasts into the weekend.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The National Weather Service (NWS) and meteorologists are warning that a multi-day pattern of unsettled weather could complicate outdoor plans and holiday travel routes.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The impending downturn at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles comes not long after the twin facilities reported booming activity, tied to a labor dispute that shut down major ports on the East and Gulf coasts.—
Caroline Petrow-Cohen,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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Given the impending swell in Alzheimer’s diagnoses, scientists have resolved to gain a better understanding of the emergence and evolution of the disease.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
2 May 2025
Preposition
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And during those same years, some of the most important works in the history of Iranian cinema were made—including Oscar nominated films.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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So, unfortunately, this is a horrible reality during the past 1,166 days.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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Understanding that their dislike might not be entirely about you, but rather about their own unresolved issues or workplace insecurities, can help depersonalize the situation.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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With the latest development, one employee with the Environmental Protection Agency who was among the probationary workers fired in February said everything remained unresolved.—
Eileen Sullivan,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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The team ended the draft by adding guard Jackson Slater, cornerback Marcus Harris, and running back Kalel Mullings.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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Travel delays: Reimbursement for additional expenses caused by significant delays.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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,
1 May 2025
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According to a release from the New Haven Police Department on Friday, the cause of Leary’s death has been ruled undetermined by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
25 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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“Pending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pending. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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