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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Form it into small nuggets — or don’t even worry too much about shape — and cook them in the air fryer until they’re golden and cooked through.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Both substances can disperse widely in the air.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

However, an expected decision deadline passed in late April without any regulatory action, leaving the approval up in the air.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Tatis’s “pull-air rate” is four times lower than his 42-homer season, with only 5.6% of his batted balls in the air to the pull side.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Theo asks, throwing his hands up in the air.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

in the air

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