Synonyms

impending

American

[im-pen-ding] / ɪmˈpɛn dɪŋ /

adjective

about to happen; imminent.

their impending marriage.
imminently threatening or menacing.

an impending storm.
Archaic. overhanging.

impending British

/ ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ /

adjective

about to happen; imminent

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Related Words

See imminent.

Etymology

Origin of impending

First recorded in 1675–85; impend + -ing ²

Example Sentences

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The sense of impending Welsh doom only for the Scots to lose ball on the floor just as they threatened to motor.

From BBC

“In our view, if it weren’t for the overhang of an impending equity raise, the shares would be up on this,” they say.

From The Wall Street Journal

The family were in court on Friday morning for a brief hearing linked to the impending trial.

From BBC

Unless there is more to the Leonard story indicating an impending punishment from the NBA, this is an absolute disservice to Clippers fans this year and in immediate years to come.

From Los Angeles Times

While I could only envision the impending displays from a hard-hat tour and renderings, these spaces seem a welcome addition to the full story of Mount Vernon.

From The Wall Street Journal

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