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be gathering

VERB

impend

Synonyms

STRONG

advance approach brew brewing forebode foreshadow frighten imperil jeopardize loom lower menace overhang portend presage warn

WEAK

be dangerous be imminent be in the air 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 imminent be in the air 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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Meanwhile, a “new sovereign demand/supply trend seems to be gathering pace.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The U.S. economy rebounded to a solid 2% annual growth rate in the first quarter after a tepid 0.5% growth rate in the prior quarter, as the artificial-intelligence spending boom appears to be gathering steam.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

It is a room in Sandringham where the royals could be gathering this week to watch the King's message and they might have to erase that other image from their thoughts.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

Scattered from New Mexico to Oklahoma and Texas, they will be gathering next spring in Portales to bury the soldier.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 20, 2023

For a moment it swayed and seemed to be gathering its wits.

From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman

be gathering

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