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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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“The ball is definitely going to be in the air some,” Riley said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2024

Moore said pilots will be in the air in 10 minutes after they’re requested.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 26, 2023

If all goes to plan, the replica Sopwith Strutter should be in the air at some time next year.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2022

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

The choppers and the jets would be in the air already.

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers