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单词 pending
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pending

1 of 2

preposition

pend·​ing ˈpen-diŋ How to pronounce pending (audio)
1
: during
their opportunity to develop trade pending the laborious and fruitless negotiations Theodore Hsi-En Chen
2
: while awaiting
pending approval
were held in custody pending trial

pending

2 of 2

adjective

1
: not yet decided : being in continuance
the case is still pending
2
: imminent, impending

Synonyms

Preposition

  • amid
  • amidst
  • by
  • during
  • over
  • through
  • throughout

Adjective

  • open
  • undecided
  • undetermined
  • unresolved
  • unsettled
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Example Sentences

Preposition He is being held in jail pending trial. She received a four-year sentence and is currently out on bail pending appeal. Adjective The results of the investigation are pending. There are lawsuits pending against the company.
Recent Examples on the Web
Preposition
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 Even if the Trump team completes certain actions and publishes them in the Federal Register, the Biden team can halt implementation pending review. Kelsey Brugger, Science | AAAS, 10 Nov. 2020 Although a federal judge issued an injunction to keep the program alive pending higher court review, the young immigrants stand to lose their right to work, travel and attend school. Carolyn Lochhead, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Jan. 2018
Adjective
Kohl's declined to comment on any interaction with Oak Street and the pending litigation. Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 The fish and wildlife service declined to be interviewed for this story because of the pending litigation. Joe Duhownik, The Arizona Republic, 22 Aug. 2022 Starbucks also asked the NLRB to issue an order requiring all pending and future elections to be conducted in person with observers from both sides. Dee-ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2022 Starbucks also asked the NLRB to issue an order requiring all pending and future elections to be conducted in person with observers from both sides. Dee-ann Durbin, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Aug. 2022 And yet to extend that principle to those with frivolous, pending, or judicially unexamined restraining orders would raise serious due-process concerns. The Editors, National Review, 14 June 2022 The Daily Harvest representative didn’t comment on any pending litigation. Alyssa Lukpat, WSJ, 31 July 2022 Pettit and his law firm filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection June 1, essentially putting a hold on the pending litigation. Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 9 June 2022 On another pending issue, Wahl said the state Republican Party will certify the results in the primary races in House districts 28 and 29. Mike Cason | Mcason@al.com, al, 31 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Preposition and Adjective

French pendant, from present participle of pendre

First Known Use

Preposition

1642, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1643, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

pending 1 of 2

preposition

pend·​ing ˈpen-diŋ How to pronounce pending (audio)
: while waiting for
He's in jail pending a trial.

pending

2 of 2

adjective

: not yet decided
The lawsuit is pending.

Legal Definition

pending 1 of 2

preposition

pend·​ing ˈpen-diŋ How to pronounce pending (audio)
1
: during the time of
2
: while awaiting : in the time preceding
held in escrow pending the outcome of the suit
free pending trial

pending

2 of 2

adjective

1
: not yet decided
a pending suit
2
: to occur or be realized soon

pending 1 of 2

adjective

1
as in unresolved
not yet settled or decided a decision is pending about whether to buy computers or sports equipment with this money

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • unresolved
  • unsettled
  • undetermined
  • open
  • debatable
  • in hand
  • undecided
  • hanging
  • uncertain
  • moot
  • unsure
  • disputable
  • arguable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • resolved
  • decided
  • confirmed
  • settled
  • certain
  • determined
  • sure
  • established
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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • upcoming
  • approaching
  • impending
  • coming
  • nearing
  • imminent
  • forthcoming
  • at hand
  • to come
  • on hand
  • future
  • oncoming
  • awaited
  • proximate
  • on tap
  • anticipated
  • expected
  • predicted
  • foreseen

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • recent
  • late
  • past
  • other
  • former
  • sometime
  • foregone
  • onetime
  • old
  • bygone
  • erstwhile
  • whilom
  • quondam
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3
as in impending
giving signs of immediate occurrence the sky darkened with a pending storm

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • impending
  • looming
  • approaching
  • imminent
  • coming
  • possible
  • brewing
  • future
  • threatening
  • around the corner
  • upcoming
  • nearing
  • forthcoming
  • probable
  • oncoming
  • inevitable
  • gathering
  • awaited
  • anticipated
  • predicted
  • near
  • unavoidable
  • expected
  • likely
  • foreseen
  • lowering
  • apocalyptic
  • ominous
  • menacing
  • apocalyptical
  • portentous

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • eventual
  • recent
  • past
  • remote
  • distant
  • ultimate
  • former
  • far-off
  • late
  • bygone
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pending

2 of 2

preposition

as in during
in the course of the government must continue to function pending negotiations for next year's budget

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • during
  • amid
  • throughout
  • over
  • amidst
  • through
  • by
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