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
Jennifer Weil, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
This story was originally published in March 2023 and has been updated with new information about TikTok’s possible impending ban.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 10 Jan. 2025
Here's a look at weather forecasts for parts of the southern U.S. that may be hit hardest with snow and ice amid the impending winter storm Cora.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
The horror show of our impending political nightmare is casting a shadow over the New Year like another decrepit despot of suffering, the creeping bloodsucker of Nosferatu.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025
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In response to the impending TikTok ban, the platform launched a one-stop portal transfer, called transfertiktok.com.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
This story was originally published in March 2023 and has been updated with new information about TikTok’s possible impending ban.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 10 Jan. 2025
Here's a look at weather forecasts for parts of the southern U.S. that may be hit hardest with snow and ice amid the impending winter storm Cora.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
The horror show of our impending political nightmare is casting a shadow over the New Year like another decrepit despot of suffering, the creeping bloodsucker of Nosferatu.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impending
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Hill is guaranteed $27.6 million this upcoming season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
25 Jan. 2025
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Johansson, 40, and Jenna Bush Hager spoke with Grace, 46, on the show, where the actor was promoting his upcoming action film, Flight Risk.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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With the 49ers’ offseason looming, Purdy made history on Monday Night Football this past week against Detroit, notching 15 games with at least two passing touchdowns and a passer rating of at least 115.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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Following the Jets' final meeting with the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, the question marks will begin looming on what will happen with Aaron Rodgers.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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Read the full Libra Daily Horoscope Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) A home and family transformation is imminent.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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With Almiron’s exit appearing imminent and Harvey Barnes currently being sidelined with an injury, Howe has a lack of wide-forward options, with Anthony Gordon and Jacob Murphy essentially guaranteed to start.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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And in coming days, our willingness to be there for each other will determine not just individual futures, but what becomes of us all.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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Plans call for crewed test flights to commence in coming months, followed by the first commercial flights of Spaceship Neptune sometime in 2025.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
24 Sep. 2024
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“Impending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impending. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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