impend

[im-pend] / ɪmˈpɛnd /

VERB

threaten

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

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The setup of the scenario and characters feels rushed and thin when placed against the surging emotion of the arias and the impending menace of the weather.

From The Wall Street Journal

Little wonder Amorim didn't want to dwell on his captain's impending absence for too long.

From BBC

Crude has fallen 20% this year on prospects of an impending global supply glut and subdued demand.

From The Wall Street Journal

The team’s view assumes broad USD Index falls in coming months, as U.S. data weaken modestly, the Fed continues to “sound open” to further rate cuts and markets hedge against impending U.S. policy uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal

The future of movies is in danger not because of the advent of streaming, but because of the impending giant of artificial intelligence.

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