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on the verge

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

Example Sentences

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Overall, global growth hovers around 2% both this year and next, which the IMF describes as on the verge of recession.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Wendy Sherman was on the verge of tears.

From Slate • May 1, 2026

And, by 1990, with America on the verge of the first Gulf War, jet fuel prices were through the roof.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

Earlier this month, LIV Golf chief executive Scott O'Neil told players the 2026 season would continue "as planned and uninterrupted" amid rumours the tour was on the verge of collapse.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Badwa’s face was rounded, her cheeks full, as though she were on the verge of smiling.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray