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on the verge

ADJECTIVE
imminent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
forthcoming immediate impending inevitable likely looming possible probable unavoidable
WEAK
about to happen approaching brewing close coming expectant fast-approaching following gathering in store in the air in the cards in the offing in the wind in view ineluctable inescapable inevasible menacing near nearing next nigh on its way on the horizon overhanging see it coming threatening to come unescapable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
avoidable distant escapable later never unlikely
WEAK
doubtful far future
ADVERB
on the brink
Synonyms
WEAK
at the limit at the threshold on the borderline on the edge on the point

Example Sentences

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U.S. stocks were lower Thursday but still higher for the week, with the S&P 500 on the verge of breaking above 7,400 for the first time ever.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Real are on the verge of ending the season without silverware, trailing Barcelona in La Liga by 11 points and ousted from the Champions League at the quarter-final stage.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

James and the Lakers had been on the verge of collapsing in these playoffs, their commanding 3-0 lead cut to 3-2.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

Wendy Sherman was on the verge of tears.

From Slate • May 1, 2026

As for Caroline, I think she’s on the verge of a breakdown.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman