1
as in unsettled
not yet settled or decided
a decision is pending about whether to buy computers or sports equipment with this money
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2
as in upcoming
being soon to appear or take place
a pending review of your work so far this term
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3
as in impending
giving signs of immediate occurrence
the sky darkened with a pending storm
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Recent Examples of pending
Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2025
Several other major agencies, including sheriff's offices based in Miami, Orlando, Tampa and Fort Myers, are listed as having pending applications to join the program.
—Jeff Weiner, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 16 Nov. 2022
Since Sorokin is currently in Immigration and Enforcement custody pending deportation, the video interview happened in fits and starts because Cooper and Sorokin had to keep reconnecting on the phone when time was up.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 17 Mar. 2022
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Adjective
Those with pending indictments will have the charges against them permanently dismissed.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2025
Several other major agencies, including sheriff's offices based in Miami, Orlando, Tampa and Fort Myers, are listed as having pending applications to join the program.
—Jeff Weiner, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
Preposition
Judges have blocked Alabama's and Arkansas' measures from taking effect pending litigation.
—Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 16 Nov. 2022
Since Sorokin is currently in Immigration and Enforcement custody pending deportation, the video interview happened in fits and starts because Cooper and Sorokin had to keep reconnecting on the phone when time was up.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 17 Mar. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pending
Adjective
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In an unsettled time, the most effective commercial messages are all about reassurance, togetherness and entertainment.—
Eric Deggans,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2025
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What's Next While temperatures are trending upward, the forecast indicates unsettled weather through the end of the month.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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That means eliminating them provides no savings in the ongoing fiscal year, with the savings only coming in the upcoming fiscal year when those positions had been projected to be filled.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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The upcoming election will pit Schimel, the former Wisconsin Attorney General, against Dane County Judge Susan Crawford, a liberal.—
Jack Birle,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Feb. 2025
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In Japanese mythology, oarfish are viewed as harbingers of doom, signaling impending earthquakes.—
Amanda Holpuch,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Their answer depends on the details of his impending contract extension.—
Darnell Mayberry,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Post misconstrues video of Trump at Gabbard's swearing-in ceremony The Threads post appeared to draw a false conclusion from Salcedo's remarks about not seeing Gabbard being sworn in during the Feb. 12 edition of his program.—
Andre Byik,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Notably, during the press conference, Trump didn’t make any promises about Ukraine or Europe’s security.—
Brian Bennett,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The Boy Meets World cast had some unresolved drama that led to a heated argument on the most recent episode of the stars' rewatch podcast.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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But around 34,000 new cancers per year occur because of an unresolved HPV infection.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
24 Feb. 2025
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Each year, the trustees’ compensation will increase by 2%, though the board can vote in May to waive this increase for that year, the municipal code states.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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The smokiness of the mezcal stole the show, while the pomegranate softened it, all complemented by the subtle chocolate.—
Jeremy Duda,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause remains undetermined.—
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Sacramento Bee,
24 Feb. 2025
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The length and profits of the scam are still undetermined.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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In coming years, Manfred wants the sport to sell more national packages that would include games from all 30 teams.—
Evan Drellich,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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But, perhaps more importantly, the promenade is expected to serve as a model for how San Diego can create community gathering spaces amid the high-rise buildings expected in many neighborhoods in coming years.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Pending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pending. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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