impend

[im-pend] / ɪmˈpɛnd /

VERB

threaten

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 air be in the offing be on the horizon come on hang over put at risk put in jeopardy

Example Sentences

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Kalshi in recent months has sued states including Arizona, Iowa and Utah to stop what it believed were impending bans.

From The Wall Street Journal

The startup has itself sued several states to prevent impending bans.

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Nielsen also communicated the impending change to clients multiple times in recent months, according to a spokeswoman.

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Driven by rumors of Severus’ impending death, some bored soldiers proclaimed one of his brutish sons as their emperor.

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Kalshi in recent months has sued states including Arizona to stop what it believed were impending bans.

From The Wall Street Journal