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

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in the air

He also detailed challenges he had faced in the air, including when a passenger went into early labour and the crew worked together to ensure the baby was born safely.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Clarke’s Third Law was in the air a few years ago as people tagged on to the coming age, but was then put aside.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

"He saved lives when he was in danger. And in the air when he was controlling the plane and suffering injuries!"

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

Humanoids sprinted faster than Usain Bolt and jumped 11 feet in the air from a standing position.

From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026

I put my hand back in the air.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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