impending

[ im-pen-ding ]

adjective

1. about to happen; imminent:

   their impending marriage.

2. imminently threatening or menacing:

   an impending storm.

3. Archaic. overhanging.

impending

/ ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ /

adjective

1. about to happen; imminent

Word History and Origins

Origin of impending¹

First recorded in 1675–85; impend + -ing ²

Synonym Study

See imminent.

Example Sentences

But an impending Trump presidency comes at a time when abortion funds have already been forced to slash budgets as the reproductive rights landscape has rapidly changed across the U.S.

From Salon

“I’m definitely concerned that there’s been no public statement communicating these changes ... or emails to parents communicating these changes,” especially with the impending enrollment deadline, she said.

From Los Angeles Times

The impending storm gathering overheard on 29 October was a very big danger, and so Victor closed his business early and picked up his boys from the nursey so that he could keep them safe and dry at home, as the rain fell harder and harder.

From BBC

The first hint of their impending good fortune came as Trump was projected to win the presidential election; as the news came, their stock prices soared.

From Salon

America’s impending estrangement from the scientific community will not be limited to the issue of climate change.

From Salon

Related Words

• approaching
• brewing
• imminent
• looming