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be in the air

VERB

impend

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

VERB

threaten

Synonyms

STRONGEST

imperil jeopardize warn

STRONG

advance approach brewing forebode foreshadow frighten impend loom overhang portend presage

WEAK

be dangerous be gathering be imminent be in the offing be on the horizon come on hang over put at risk put in jeopardy

Antonyms

WEAK

alleviate guard help protect relieve save

Example Sentences

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Regardless of when the first match is played, no doubt hope and optimism will be in the air as supporters of all 20 clubs dream of what might be in the months to come.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2025

For me, a 20-foot jump in normal Belmont wind means I’ll be in the air between four and five seconds.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2024

Some 20 players will be competing three weeks in a row to start the year, and three of them will be in the air more than the others.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 13, 2024

The match will probably be at Arthur Ashe Stadium — where upsets seem to be in the air this year.

From Washington Post • Sep. 5, 2022

At first he thought it came from Zero, but it seemed to be in the air, hanging heavy all around him.

From "Holes" by Louis Sachar

be in the air

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