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
Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Many are asylum seekers, individuals admitted at the U.S.-Mexico border while seeking refuge, recipients of humanitarian parole, or even people with pending or approved applications for temporary protection from deportation.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 29 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
As a pending unrestricted free agent, Borgen would likely net the Rangers the most return among any of their potential rentals.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Many are asylum seekers, individuals admitted at the U.S.-Mexico border while seeking refuge, recipients of humanitarian parole, or even people with pending or approved applications for temporary protection from deportation.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 29 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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On the flipside, stablecoins could pose a substantial risk to banks and the banking system as a whole, particularly if they are allowed to pay interest (which remains unsettled with regulators).—
Michael Abbott,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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More storms in Kansas City’s forecast The weather pattern will remain unsettled with multiple chances for storms later in the week, the weather service said.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Designer and stylist Rachel Zoe, who starred in her own reality show on Bravo, The Rachel Zoe Project, from 2008 to 2013, is returning to the network in the upcoming season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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Whether your plans during the upcoming months include traveling, working from home, or chasing your kids down at the park, there’s a fan for that.—
Jeaneen Russell,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Some Republicans still hope for a detente between the two men, although that seemed unlikely on Friday as Trump brushed off the idea of an impending makeup call.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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The Thunder do not claim that championship, which also might be out of deference to stealing into the night out of Seattle and perhaps also out of deference to the looming likelihood of an impending NBA return to Seattle.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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Shop: Bayern München vs Auckland City FIFA Club World Cup Tickets Harry Kane of Bayern Muenchen runs with a ball during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and Borussia Mönchengladbach at Allianz Arena on May 10, 2025 in Munich, Germany.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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Skinner met Swift while a member of the Carolina Hurricanes in 2013 during an awkward photo op.—
Adam Beasley,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Those incidents, both legally unresolved, told us how differently the Trump administration and Democrats see the world.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
13 June 2025
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The mistrial leaves the charge of third-degree rape against aspiring actress Jessica Mann unresolved.—
Jenna Sundel
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
Preposition
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When the King takes his place on the dais after the inspection of the troops on Horse Guards Parade, there will be a moment of silence preceded by the sounding of the Last Post.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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Washington Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2025
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At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2025
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Trump’s tariffs are generating fresh uncertainty forecasters say will further curtail job growth in coming months.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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In coming days, crews will demobilize equipment, clear construction staging areas, test rail signals, and resurface and inspect the track.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
2 June 2025
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“Pending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pending. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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