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IMPENDING

(adj.sat, verb, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Impending.

Impending - as an adjective satellite

Close in time; about to occur

Example: "Retribution is at hand"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
at handclose at handimminentimpendent

Impending - as a verb

To hang or be suspended over (something); to overhang.

Figuratively to hang over (someone) as a threat or danger.

To threaten to happen; to be about to happen, to be imminent.

To pay.

Impending - as a noun

Something that impends or threatens; an expected event.

Impending - as an adjective

Approaching; drawing near; about to happen or expected to happen.

Example: "I have no time right now because of an impending paper submission deadline."

Example Sentences

"The dark clouds indicated an impending storm."
"I felt a sense of impending doom as the deadline approached."
"She couldn't shake the feeling of impending disaster."
"The impending arrival of guests motivated me to clean the house."
"His impending retirement made him reflect on his career."
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Word Game Points

Is IMPENDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, impending is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

IMPENDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is IMPENDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, impending is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
IMPENDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is IMPENDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, impending is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
IMPENDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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