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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

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

Each would be in the air for about 14 minutes.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2023

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

Their cries were angry, and I guessed that seven or eight might be in the air.

From "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor