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on the horizon

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 air in the cards in the offing in the wind in view ineluctable inescapable inevasible menacing near nearing next nigh on its way on the verge overhanging see it coming threatening to come unescapable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
avoidable distant escapable later never unlikely
WEAK
doubtful far future
ADJECTIVE
impending
Synonyms
STRONGEST
approaching brewing imminent looming
STRONG
coming gathering hovering menacing near nearing overhanging portending threatening
WEAK
at hand in the cards in the offing in the wind looking to ominous proximate see it coming waiting to
Antonyms
STRONG
gone past
WEAK
distant later never remote

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Through the cockpit, the city glowed on the horizon, a strip of twinkling lights severing the night sky from the dark Potomac river.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even with the Asia Cup on the horizon and the departure of key players such as Yui Hasegawa, they look well equipped to prosper.

From BBC

Sustainability may be the next trend: Recyclable buckets and compostable bags are on the horizon.

From The Wall Street Journal

Stronger-than-expected job gains in January could be a sign that hope is on the horizon for job seekers.

From BBC

That’s the big question mark on the horizon.

From Los Angeles Times

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