Definitions for Impending
im·pend·ing

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. at hand(p), close at hand(p), imminent, impendent, impendingadjective

   close in time; about to occur

   "retribution is at hand"; "some people believe the day of judgment is close at hand"; "in imminent danger"; "his impending retirement"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 2 votes

1. impendingadjective

   Approaching; drawing near; about to happen

2. Etymology: From impendere.

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1. impending

   Impending generally refers to an event or situation that is about to happen soon, especially one that is of significant nature or importance. It is often used to describe something that is approaching or looming, often conveying a sense of threat or negativity.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Impending

   of Impend

2. Impendingadjective

   hanging over; overhanging; suspended so as to menace; imminet; threatening

How to pronounce Impending?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say Impending in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Impending in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Impending in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of Impending in a Sentence

1. Liz Hayes:

   Not a hint, not a mention of any impending doom or mayday situation, i did think,' gee that's a lot of flashing lights out there' when we landed, but no more than the flashing lights from emergency vehicles I'd seen in Denver and Washington during this trip -- where there was absolutely nothing happening.

2. Michael Tran:

   This prevents the impending car crash that was happening in slow motion, dodging that iceberg is extremely constructive. But in the near-term, we continue to be plagued by the coronavirus.

3. Scott Allen:

   We are not going away, and we are leaving a written and clear record that we've put everyone on notice that we possibly can, our goal is to protect children. But if we fail them, we sure as hell want to leave a written record for history that documents who is notified of an impending harm to children -- and who did nothing about it.

4. Roger Zelazny, The Courts of Chaos:

   My feelings would never change, but... now she was gone, and this thought meant more to me than the impending destruction of the world.

5. Jeff Leach:

   Amidst the darkness of death row and her own impending execution, Melissa radiated a deep and sincere joy and an unspeakable hope, without question, Melissa's case is the most troubling and shocking death penalty case I've ever seen. The system literally failed her at every turn.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Impending
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Impending
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Impending