Synonyms for impending

Grammar : Adj

Spell : im-pen-ding

Phonetic Transcription : ɪmˈpɛn dɪŋ

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Définition of impending

Origin : 1590s, from figurative use of Latin impendere "to hang over, to be imminent," from assimilated form of in- "into, in, on, upon" (see in- (2)) + pendere "hang" (see pendant). Related: Impended; impending.

adj forthcoming

Example sentences :

The steps suggested to meet this impending calamity were strange enough.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

For all felt a blow to be impending, and only marvelled at its being so long withheld.
Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic

Tito began to be much preoccupied with her impending duties.
Extract from : « Johnny Bear » by E. T. Seton

In vague ways it was borne in upon him that a change was impending.
Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London

I troubled myself with the care of that which was not impending over me.
Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald

Mrs. Judson alone persisted in reminding me of the impending scandal.
Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson

They had striven, all the previous day, to rescue Barnaby from his impending fate.
Extract from : « Barnaby Rudge » by Charles Dickens

Here, also, he had a pretext to break off impending agreements.
Extract from : « The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI » by Thomas W. (Thomas William) Allies

She had a sense of impending disaster, but she did not express it in her words.
Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine

His impending retirement had been one of her greatest triumphs.
Extract from : « People of Position » by Stanley Portal Hyatt

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