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waiting to

ADJECTIVE
impending
Synonyms
STRONGEST
approaching brewing imminent looming
STRONG
coming gathering hovering menacing near nearing overhanging portending threatening
WEAK
at hand in the cards in the offing in the wind looking to ominous on the horizon proximate see it coming
Antonyms
STRONG
gone past
WEAK
distant later never remote

Example Sentences

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Could scandals be “outsider bonafides,” just waiting to be reframed?

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

Investors are still waiting to see exactly how large the PC market can be for Nvidia, considering its processor will likely be aimed at premium devices and is relatively limited compared with data centers.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

As the tally continues, Angelenos are waiting to see if she will face Democratic city councilmember Nithya Raman, or reality television star Spencer Pratt, who is running as a Republican.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Investors are still waiting to see exactly how large the PC market can be for Nvidia, considering its processor will likely be aimed at premium devices and is relatively limited compared with data centers.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

I think he’s waiting to see if I’m okay.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

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