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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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President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over a leaked tax-return scandal from six years ago was on the verge of an epic settlement.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

Learning that my very newly ex was on the verge of a whole ass new marriage didn’t make me want her back, but I knew that I didn’t want whatever this was.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

"Natterjack toads are on the verge of extinction and it's vital we understand ways to protect and boost the populations that remain."

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Well, what’s happening right now, I’m on the verge.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

His voice came out sounding wild, like even calm, easygoing Chess was on the verge of panic.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

on the verge

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