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Definitions

in the wind

ADJECTIVE

coming

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anticipated expected forthcoming impending subsequent

STRONG

advancing aspiring close converging deserving docking due fated foreseen future instant marked near nearing oncoming ordained predestined preparing progressing pursuing

WEAK

about to happen almost on one at hand certain drawing near en route eventual gaining upon getting near immediate imminent in prospect in store in the offing in view next nigh prospective running after to-be up-and-coming

Antonyms

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distant

STRONG

away far gone past

ADJECTIVE

destined

Synonyms

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coming designed doomed intended

STRONG

brewing closed compelled condemned directed foreordained impending looming meant menacing near ordained overhanging predestined predetermined sealed settled stated threatening

WEAK

at hand certain compulsory forthcoming hanging over in prospect in store in the cards ineluctable inescapable inevitable inexorable instant predesigned que sera sera that is to be that will be to come unavoidable way the ball bounces

Antonyms

STRONG

distant remote unsettled

WEAK

avoidable unscheduled

ADJECTIVE

forthcoming

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anticipated approaching awaited coming impending upcoming

WEAK

accessible at hand available destined fated future in evidence in preparation in prospect in store in the cards inescapable inevitable nearing obtainable on tap oncoming open pending predestined prospective ready resulting

Antonyms

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remote

WEAK

bygone distant gone past

ADJECTIVE

imminent

Synonyms

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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 view ineluctable inescapable inevasible menacing near nearing next nigh on its way on the horizon on the verge overhanging see it coming threatening to come unescapable

Antonyms

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avoidable distant escapable later never unlikely

WEAK

doubtful far future

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 looking to ominous on the horizon proximate see it coming waiting to

Antonyms

STRONG

gone past

WEAK

distant later never remote

NOUN

cue

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clue hint suggestion

STRONG

catchword idea indication inkling innuendo intimation job key lead mnemonic nod notion prod prompt prompting reminder sign telltale tip-off warning

WEAK

hot lead

Example Sentences

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A small plane from local carrier Golden Bay Air tipped onto its side in the wind while parked at the airport with no-one aboard.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

"The one thing you need to do in the wind is increase your margins," said former British player Naomi Broady on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Some beachgoers say that when they flap in the wind, Shibumis are so loud that it’s hard to hold a conversation under or even near one.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

McCamish pointed to a nearby stand of cottonwood trees rustling in the wind.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

But Nate’s words seemed to scatter in the wind.

From I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis

in the wind

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