IMPENDING (OVER) Synonyms: 12 Similar Words

impending (over)

verb

Definition of impending (over)

present participle of impend (over)

as in threatening

to remain poised to inflict harm, danger, or distress on fears of an economic recession impended over the stock market

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Singapore is now threatening to prosecute companies responsible for the wildfires.

— Jay Ganglani, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Despite early reports Thursday night of passengers on the flight physically threatening flight crew members, that’s not what materialized, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.

— Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

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