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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

Example Sentences

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Rather, I’d say scrolling the subreddit is like auditing a university science course where the professor prioritizes discussion, and every classmate is, for once, eager to put their hand in the air.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

And as soon as there’s a chill in the air, ticket holders get hungry for the hill.

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026

Now that scientists have confirmed how to detect MCCPs in the air, the next step is to track how their levels change over time.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026

So he and his team embarked on “Project 300,” changing his fitness routines and technique with the goal of carrying his drives at least 300 yards in the air.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

But with that curled thing held out in the air toward me, I couldn’t not take it.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott