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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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"Obviously dust is fine particles. Most of it is in the air, but some of it will land on your windowsill," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

But before the ball is in the air, the NBA Finals have already delivered one certainty: only in New York could Elmo, Trump, Mamdani and championship basketball all end up sharing the same storyline.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Those sensors have not detected MMA in the air.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

And before turndown service on the lie-flat seat, he even took a shower 40,000 feet in the air in an onboard spa.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Standing on his short stubby legs and waving his long arms in the air, the big monkey started squalling.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

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