Definitions

in the air

ADJECTIVE

imminent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

forthcoming immediate impending inevitable likely looming possible probable unavoidable

WEAK

about to happen approaching brewing close coming expectant fast-approaching following gathering in store in the cards in the offing in the wind in view ineluctable inescapable inevasible menacing near nearing next nigh on its way on the horizon on the verge overhanging see it coming threatening to come unescapable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

avoidable distant escapable later never unlikely

WEAK

doubtful far future

Example Sentences

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“So, I was thoroughly disappointed; the guy was defenseless in the air. I know Steve was trying to block the shot, but the game’s a 25-point game. You don’t do that.”

From Los Angeles Times

Vonn lost control on the first jump as her pole hit a gate, spun sideways in the air and slammed to the ground.

From Los Angeles Times

Then she popped the final jump attempt, unraveling in the air and stopping short of the planned three revolutions.

From Los Angeles Times

After crossing the line with a massive margin of 1.5 seconds, she pumped one fist high in the air.

From The Wall Street Journal

“He’s a beast in the air. Has good feet for a big man too. So the fans should be really excited.”

From Los Angeles Times

in the air

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