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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More recently, the clearest indications of an impending shift have surfaced inside the centres of power themselves, particularly within the armed forces.

From BBC

Block Communications announced the impending closure on Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal

But despite the memorable experience, it took 30 years, and the impending closure to return.

From Los Angeles Times

A parliamentary committee report from a decade ago warned that the Palace of Westminster "faces an impending crisis which we cannot responsibly ignore".

From BBC

That anticipation is also clouded by the uncertainty of the impending Warner Bros. deal and what that will mean for movie releases.

From Los Angeles Times

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