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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as in impending
giving signs of immediate occurrence
the sky darkened with a pending storm
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Recent Examples of pending
Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 24 Feb. 2025
The division determined that other information was exempt from disclosure due to pending litigation, competitive business advantage, attorney-client privilege, policymaking processes and homeland security.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 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
While at the Caracas airport, Cabello said that all those returning would be subject to health checks and those with pending criminal charges would be placed in the hands of the courts.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 24 Feb. 2025
The division determined that other information was exempt from disclosure due to pending litigation, competitive business advantage, attorney-client privilege, policymaking processes and homeland security.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 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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However, territorial disputes between Beijing and Manila over the South China Sea remain unsettled, and their maritime forces continue to engage in standoffs or clashes, raising the specter of a future scenario that could draw the U.S. and China into conflict.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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And the league’s local broadcast situation remains unsettled.—
Mike Vorkunov,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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These moves could indicate that New York might elect to pass on selecting a quarterback in the upcoming draft.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Philadelphia Phillies right fielder — and team sage — Nick Castellanos already gave his deep thoughts of the upcoming season when spring training began last month.—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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That’s why Jun-no’s former employer, Sanin Corporation, enlists him to deal with the company’s impending financial crisis.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The country had an opportunity for that course correction in 2012, when Mitt Romney and Ryan warned of the impending crisis.—
Jay Cost,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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The gobbler first showed up on Rone’s trail cameras during the 2024-25 deer season.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
21 Mar. 2025
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Curtis Jackson previously talked about Ye during an interview with Billboard in 2024.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Another unresolved storyline in Season 1 was Gabby’s desire to be a mom.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
21 Mar. 2025
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Venus retrograde will slip back into Pisces on March 27, bringing unresolved family issues to the surface.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Taxpayers who haven’t filed 2021 tax returns who may be eligible for the recovery rebate credit must file it by April 15 to claim the credit.—
Susan Haigh and Adriana Morga,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2025
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Foreman gained stature in the late 1960s and ultimately secured the Heavyweight Championship in January 1973 by defeating Frazier with six knockouts in a bout held in Kingston, Jamaica.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
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At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Mar. 2025
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The cause of death remains undetermined, the office said.—
Bay Area News Group,
The Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is set to become the first city in the region to launch electric flying taxis following a deal with U.S.-based Archer Aviation and plans test flights in coming months.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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But Wall Street is divided on what to expect out of this closely followed group in coming months.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Pending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pending. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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