50 entries under likely topic. ×

5
threatening(verb, adjective, near, possible)
4
in the wind(expression, adjective, idiom, near, expected)
4
in view(expression, adjective, near, expected)
4
on the horizon(expression, adjective, idiom, possible)
3
brewing(adjective, near, possible, immediate)
3
following(verb, near, possible, immediate)
3
menacing(adjective, near, possible, threatening)
3
to come(expression, adjective, near, possible)
2
about to happen(expression, idiom, near, expected)
2
gathering(near, possible, immediate, imminent)
2
in the air(expression, adjective, idiom, near)
2
overhanging(near, possible, threatening, immediate)
2
probable(near, possible, future, immediate)
2
to be(expression, adjective, planned, expected)
1
anticipated(adjective, expected, future, imminent)
1
awaited(adjective, future, imminent, impending)
1
expectant(near, possible, immediate, imminent)
1
fast-approaching(near, possible, immediate, imminent)
1
ineluctable(near, possible, immediate, imminent)
1
inescapable(near, possible, immediate, imminent)
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