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
Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 May 2025
In addition, the court’s pretrial services office offers bus passes and mental health and shelter referrals to people with pending cases, Mr. Currier said.
—Taylor Tiamoyo Harris, New York Times, 10 Apr. 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
All in, at least 559 such partnerships are now in place, with dozens more pending.
—Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 May 2025
In addition, the court’s pretrial services office offers bus passes and mental health and shelter referrals to people with pending cases, Mr. Currier said.
—Taylor Tiamoyo Harris, New York Times, 10 Apr. 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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At the federal level, the regulatory environment for EWA companies remains unsettled.—
AJ Dhaliwal,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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So, when your gut feels unsettled, bone broth is a great, simple way to nourish without overloading.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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The school plans to kick off the upcoming high school football season with the new seating, which replaced crumbling concrete bleachers that were estimated at roughly 50 years old.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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Florida State University on Thursday joined the University of Florida in approving plans to increase costs for out-of-state students during the upcoming academic year.—
Kathy Laskowski,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Fernandes Anderson was staring down an impending $5,000 fine for a state ethics violation around that time period, for hiring two immediate family members to her City Council staff, giving them raises, and in the case of her sister, a bonus.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
10 July 2025
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Gunn also makes an appealing choice by having the Daily Planet team pile into Mister Terrific’s T-craft flight vessel to help rescue Superman and stop an impending disaster.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
Preposition
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In 2023, Angel Reese’s name, image, and likeness (NIL) valuation jumped during the week of the Final Four, alongside a spike in her follower count.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Hilariously, Stewart did the puppeteering and Elmo’s voice himself during their conversation.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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As the Washington Commanders get ready for training camp next week, the situation with their star wide receiver, Terry McLaurin, remains unresolved.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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Nonetheless, an organizational ombuds office’s informality and confidentiality are the very same features that provide their unique value to employees and organizations by surfacing issues that may otherwise remain unspoken and unresolved.—
Chuck Doran,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
Preposition
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The Raptors got within one on a 3-pointer by Jamal Shead with 3:56 to go.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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Create a new account and bet on fights throughout Saturday night by getting started here.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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Brittany Schaefer, public information officer for the state Department of Public Health, said since January there have been 389 unintentional and undetermined intent drug overdose deaths.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
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Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Beside a residency at the LVCC, additional satellite venues are being finalized and will be named over coming months, as HallowScreamCon seeks to grow into a citywide takeover each October.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
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The Little Hoover Commission will compile its findings, and share its recommendations on how to grapple with it all, in coming months.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
21 July 2025
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“Pending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pending. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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