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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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
Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 15 Nov. 2024
Joe Biden is playing a dangerous game trying to capitalize on Donald Trump’s hush money trial and pending verdict – risking antagonizing Trump voters even more.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 30 May 2024
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
The requirement to recertify applies to customers who are already in the Lifeline Plan and not new enrollees with pending applications or those who applied for the first time after Oct. 1, the water department has previously said.
—Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 15 Nov. 2024
Joe Biden is playing a dangerous game trying to capitalize on Donald Trump’s hush money trial and pending verdict – risking antagonizing Trump voters even more.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 30 May 2024
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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But officials became unsettled when news broke that U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, a Cuban American Republican from Florida whom Cuba considers an archenemy, was likely to become the next U.S. secretary of state, sources who asked not to be named to speak of their interactions with Cuban officials, said.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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As many in the organization filtered into the parking lot and away from the airport, Curry, who often moves in his personal life at a methodical pace, saw the unsettled Post trying to figure out the logistics of his exit as the options dwindled.—
Anthony Slater,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The director and composer are collaborating again on The Ballad of a Small Player, an upcoming psychological thriller drama starring Colin Farrell and Tilda Swinton.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
6 Feb. 2025
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Readers are welcome to participate in the following upcoming events: Community Book Discussion, 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at the Hutchinson Center for the Arts, 15 Franklin St. SW.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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According to Ackroyd, the core belief of Campaign for Wool can be traced back to King Charles’ statements in 1974 about the impending dangers of petrochemical fibers.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
28 Jan. 2025
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Here, being replaceable is a relief, as Pasqual struggles to balance his career as half of a successful directing duo with the demands of impending parenthood.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2025
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Since his return, Murray has started 30 of the team’s last 31 games, and during certain stints, showed a budding chemistry with Williamson on both ends of the court.—
William Guillory,
The Athletic,
1 Feb. 2025
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Among his notable players was Andrew Luck, the top pick in the 2012 draft, whom Shaw coached during his time at Stanford.—
Sean Treppedi,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Critical matters remain unresolved: Why were body cameras turned off while the Commissioner was present?—
Dominick Vargas,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2025
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Most of those lawsuits, including one filed by the New York Times against OpenAI in 2023, remain unresolved, as federal judges grapple with what may be a novel issue in copyright law.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2025
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The Sky could round out this group by inviting former 2024 second-round draft pick Brynna Maxwell to training camp this spring.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
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Hamlin feels the sport should focus on maintaining its status by requiring drivers to qualify traditionally, regardless of their background.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Whether Larsson gets a second start remains undetermined.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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But its long-term fate in America remains undetermined.—
Maria Sole Campinoti,
CNN,
21 Jan. 2025
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The pardons clear the way for potentially hundreds of his supporters to be released from prison in coming days, some of whom were sentenced to years in prison for violently attacking law enforcement that day.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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In the next coming years, Metro Transit also is upgrading its fare collection equipment systemwide for the first time in 20 years which will allow riders to purchase fares by tapping their mobile phones or credit cards.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
15 Nov. 2024
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“Pending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pending. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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