on the verge

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imminent adj.
on the brink adv.

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 horizon overhanging see it coming threatening to come unescapable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

avoidable distant escapable later never unlikely

WEAK

doubtful far future

ADVERB

on the brink

Synonyms

WEAK

at the limit at the threshold on the borderline on the edge on the point

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on the verge

The yield on the 30-year bond rose 0.020 percentage point to 5.660%, on the verge of its highest level since 2002.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

Most often, when she seems on the verge of acceptance, happiness is snatched back from her — a nasty game.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

A person may even warn us by crying for help or, as Cathy does, advising those on the verge of falling into her trap to turn back.

From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026

This was when Schmitt, believing he was on the verge of a slam dunk, accused Smith of perjury.

From Slate ● Sep. 29, 2026

He pouted, on the verge of crying again.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

on the verge

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