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impending
01
about to happen soon, often with a sense of threat or urgency
02
likely to occur in the near future
impending
adj
pending
adj
pend
v
Example
The impending birth of their first child filled the couple with excitement and anticipation.
The teacher warned the students about the impending exam.
The clock ticking down signaled the impending end of the game, leaving little time for a comeback.
The darkness of the storm clouds signaled an impending rain.
The dark clouds foreshadowed an impending storm.
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