IMPENDING: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for IMPENDING?

Need another word that means the same as “impending”? Find 18 synonyms and 30 related words for “impending” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Impending” are: close at hand, imminent, impendent, close, near, nearing, approaching, coming, forthcoming, upcoming, about to happen, in store, in the offing, in the pipeline, in the air, in the wind, threatening, menacing

Impending as an Adjective

Definitions of "Impending" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “impending” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• (of an event regarded as threatening or significant) about to happen; forthcoming.
• Close in time; about to occur.

Synonyms of "Impending" as an adjective (18 Words)

about to happen	On the move.
approaching	Of the relatively near future. The approaching election.
close	Fitting closely but comfortably. She finished a close second.
close at hand	Giving or spending with reluctance.
coming	Likely to be important or successful in the future. The upcoming spring fashions.
forthcoming	About to happen or appear. She had never been forthcoming about her time in the States.
imminent	Close in time; about to occur. They were in imminent danger of being swept away.
impendent	Close in time; about to occur.
in store	Currently fashionable.
in the air	Currently fashionable.
in the offing	Directed or bound inward.
in the pipeline	Currently fashionable.
in the wind	Directed or bound inward.
menacing	Suggesting the presence of danger; threatening. Our officers encountered menacing looks from teenagers.
near	Located on the nearside of a vehicle. The conflict is unlikely to be resolved in the near future.
nearing	Being on the left side.
threatening	Threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments. She was a type he found threatening.
upcoming	Of the relatively near future. The upcoming spring fashions.

Usage Examples of "Impending" as an adjective

• A fortune teller with dire warnings about impending doom.
• The author had returned to his country ahead of the impending war.
• His impending retirement.
• My impending departure.

Associations of "Impending" (30 Words)

contiguous	Very close or connected in space or time. The contiguous 48 states.
corollary	(logic) an inference that follows directly from the proof of another proposition. The court did not answer a corollary question.
currently	At the present time. Currently they live in Connecticut.
disaster	An event or fact that has unfortunate consequences. Disaster struck within minutes of take off.
doom	Cause to have an unfortunate and inescapable outcome. Fuel was spilling out of the damaged wing and the aircraft was doomed.
exigency	A sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action. The health care exigency.
exigent	Pressing; demanding. Regarded literary questions as exigent and momentous.
extemporaneous	Spoken or done without preparation. An extemporaneous piano recital.
extempore	With little or no preparation or forethought. He recited the poem extempore.
extemporize	Manage in a makeshift way; do with whatever is at hand. He extemporized at the piano.
forewarn	Inform (someone) of a possible future danger or problem. He had been forewarned of a coup plot.
immediate	Immediately before or after as in a chain of cause and effect. The immediate concern was how to avoid taxes.
immediately	In direct or very close relation. I rang immediately for an ambulance.
imminent	Overhanging. They were in imminent danger of being swept away.
impromptu	Done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed. An impromptu press conference.
improvise	Perform without preparation. I improvised a costume for myself out of an old blue dress.
improvised	Done or made using whatever is available; makeshift. An improvised short speech.
instant	Instant coffee. The offence justified instant dismissal.
instantaneous	Occurring or done instantly. Her reaction was almost instantaneous.
instantly	At once; immediately. She fell asleep almost instantly.
now	In these times. I didn t receive the letter but it hardly matters now.
presently	After a short time; soon. He is presently our ambassador to the United Nations.
pressing	Expressing something strongly or persistently. At the pressing of a button.
prompt	The time limit for the payment of an account stated on a prompt note. She is always prompt to help her friends.
promptly	In a punctual manner. He promptly forgot the address.
resumption	Beginning again. Property resumptions would be required to develop the bus routes.
soon	Early. I d sooner stay where I am.
speedily	With speed. Your claim will be dealt with as speedily as possible.
swiftly	Without delay; after a very short time. A swiftly flowing river.
urgent	Of an action or event done or arranged in response to an urgent situation. Bridges in urgent need of repair.