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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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
Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 15 Nov. 2024
Joe Biden is playing a dangerous game trying to capitalize on Donald Trump’s hush money trial and pending verdict – risking antagonizing Trump voters even more.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 30 May 2024
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 requirement to recertify applies to customers who are already in the Lifeline Plan and not new enrollees with pending applications or those who applied for the first time after Oct. 1, the water department has previously said.
—Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 15 Nov. 2024
Joe Biden is playing a dangerous game trying to capitalize on Donald Trump’s hush money trial and pending verdict – risking antagonizing Trump voters even more.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 30 May 2024
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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As many in the organization filtered into the parking lot and away from the airport, Curry, who often moves in his personal life at a methodical pace, saw the unsettled Post trying to figure out the logistics of his exit as the options dwindled.—
Anthony Slater,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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But officials became unsettled when news broke that U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, a Cuban American Republican from Florida whom Cuba considers an archenemy, was likely to become the next U.S. secretary of state, sources who asked not to be named to speak of their interactions with Cuban officials, said.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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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Hill is guaranteed $27.6 million this upcoming season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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According to Ackroyd, the core belief of Campaign for Wool can be traced back to King Charles’ statements in 1974 about the impending dangers of petrochemical fibers.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
28 Jan. 2025
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Here, being replaceable is a relief, as Pasqual struggles to balance his career as half of a successful directing duo with the demands of impending parenthood.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2025
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In Gaza City, members of Palestinian Civil Defense teams — who carried out rescue operations in response to near-daily Israeli strikes during the war — poured into the streets to celebrate and climbed on top of ambulances to wave Palestinian flags.—
Christina Goldbaum,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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This new milestone means Disney scored a hat trick of $1B worldwide grossers from 2024; the only studio with movies released during the year that crossed the coveted threshold.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
19 Jan. 2025
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Major questions about Gaza's future, political and otherwise, remain unresolved.—
WAFAA SHURAFA, SAMY MAGDY, MELANIE LIDMAN AND SAM MEDNICK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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Major questions about Gaza’s future, political and otherwise, remain unresolved.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
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But many parts of the U.S. economy, such as construction and agriculture, are staffed by undocumented immigrants, who take on jobs undesirable to residents.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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Russell Contreras Trump signs executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship President Trump has signed an executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship in the U.S. — a right guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and affirmed by the Supreme Court more than 125 years ago.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Netanyahu Postpones Gaza Ceasefire Deal Over Hamas 'Last Minute Crisis' 1 As Israel and Hamas are finalizing the details of a temporary ceasefire, the long-term fate of Gaza remains undetermined.—
Nir Arielli,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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The causes of the recent major fires burning in the Los Angeles area remain undetermined.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
15 Jan. 2025
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The pardons clear the way for potentially hundreds of his supporters to be released from prison in coming days, some of whom were sentenced to years in prison for violently attacking law enforcement that day.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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In the next coming years, Metro Transit also is upgrading its fare collection equipment systemwide for the first time in 20 years which will allow riders to purchase fares by tapping their mobile phones or credit cards.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
15 Nov. 2024
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“Pending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pending. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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