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be in the air

VERB

impend

Synonyms

STRONG

advance approach brew brewing forebode foreshadow frighten imperil jeopardize loom lower menace overhang portend presage warn

WEAK

be dangerous be gathering be imminent be in the offing be on the horizon come on hang over put at risk put in jeopardy

VERB

threaten

Synonyms

STRONGEST

imperil jeopardize warn

STRONG

advance approach brewing forebode foreshadow frighten impend loom overhang portend presage

WEAK

be dangerous be gathering be imminent be in the offing be on the horizon come on hang over put at risk put in jeopardy

Antonyms

WEAK

alleviate guard help protect relieve save

Example Sentences

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Regardless of when the first match is played, no doubt hope and optimism will be in the air as supporters of all 20 clubs dream of what might be in the months to come.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2025

He would soon be in the air again.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2022

The match will probably be at Arthur Ashe Stadium — where upsets seem to be in the air this year.

From Washington Post • Sep. 5, 2022

Fall may not yet be in the air, but school definitely is.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 26, 2022

And I have to be in the air at the time.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

be in the air

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