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pending Synonyms

Another word for pending

Choosing another word for pending depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• preposition (Context 1)

Until something happens or takes place; while awaiting.

Usage Example

"The suspect was released on bail until the outcome of the official investigation."

Strongest
until
Strong
awaiting
till

• adjective (Context 2)

Awaiting decision, settlement, or completion; remaining unresolved.

Usage Example

"Several patent applications are still unresolved before the regulatory board."

Strongest
unresolved
undecided
unsettled
Strong
outstanding
ongoing
open

• adjective (Context 3)

About to happen or take place in the near future.

Usage Example

"The team prepared extensively for the impending merger with their main competitor."

Strongest
impending
imminent
Strong
forthcoming
upcoming
approaching
nearing

Opposites of pending

The opposite of pending shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

resolved
settled
decided
completed
past
following
after
concluded
See all opposites of pending

• Nearby Words

pencilsmelt
pend oreille
pendant
pending
pendulous
pendulum
penetrable

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pending. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pending
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