impending
Americanadjective
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about to happen; imminent.
their impending marriage.
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imminently threatening or menacing.
an impending storm.
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Archaic. overhanging.
adjective
Related Words
See imminent.
Etymology
Origin of impending
Example Sentences
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A consultant in palliative care highlighted the impending "crisis" during an online internal meeting of health leaders in Sussex, a recording of which has been heard by the BBC.
From BBC
People in Seattle built whistle kits for their neighbors to use to spread the word of impending ICE raids.
From Salon
She says the impending arrival of the real thing has spurred her to stick to her completion deadline of October 2027.
From BBC
"The risks remain skewed towards a faster cadence or larger decline in rates," said Pantheon, pointing to the Fed's impending leadership change with the 2026 departure of Chair Jerome Powell.
From Barron's
The setup of the scenario and characters feels rushed and thin when placed against the surging emotion of the arias and the impending menace of the weather.
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