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impending
[ im-pen-ding ]
adjective
- about to happen; imminent:
their impending marriage.
- imminently threatening or menacing:
an impending storm.
- Archaic. overhanging.
impending
/ ɪˈɛԻɪŋ /
adjective
- about to happen; imminent
Word History and Origins
Origin of impending1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
In Gaelic lore, a “banshee” is a female spirit whose scream warns of impending death.
The 38-year-old's impending departure from the King Power Stadium is a perfect example of how the club is now at a crossroads following their relegation.
Abby remembers her mother's words as she waited in the clinic in a hospital gown, nervous about the impending operation.
Some players have recently raised concerns over the standard and intensity of training with the drop-off being connected to Leicester's impending relegation, which was becoming increasingly inevitable.
He is fairly relaxed about his impending departure.
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