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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

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Along that longer path, molecules in the air scatter shorter wavelengths of visible light, especially blue.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 2026

But change is in the air, said Yang Qian, the COO of X Square Robot, which produces robots for use in homes and logistics.

From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026

“I don’t know, we’ll see. It’s up in the air, but it’s lovely to think about.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

Even the winning six delivered a tantalising wait, hanging in the air, teasing the chance of a catch, but it just crept over the rope to spark Super Giants' celebrations.

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026

Just then the big monkey let out another cry, and running to the end of the limb, he leaped high in the air.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

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