impending

American  

[im-pen-ding] / ɪmˈpɛn dɪŋ /

adjective

1. about to happen; imminent.

   their impending marriage.

2. imminently threatening or menacing.

   an impending storm.

3. Archaic. overhanging.

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impending British  

/ ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ /

adjective

1. 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

"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.

From The Wall Street Journal

Little wonder Amorim didn't want to dwell on his captain's impending absence for too long.

From BBC

Crude has fallen 20% this year on prospects of an impending global supply glut and subdued demand.

From The Wall Street Journal

The team’s view assumes broad USD Index falls in coming months, as U.S. data weaken modestly, the Fed continues to “sound open” to further rate cuts and markets hedge against impending U.S. policy uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• approaching
• brewing
• imminent
• looming