70 entries under approaching topic. ×

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oncoming(adjective, expected, imminent, forthcoming, promising)
6
proximate(adjective, warm, near, handy, nearby)
5
eventual(adjective, planned, expected, likely, future)
4
in the wind(expression, adjective, idiom, near, expected)
4
in view(expression, adjective, near, expected, likely)
4
instant(adjective, near, expected, settled, doomed)
4
nigh(adjective, warm, near, expected, likely)
3
advancing(verb, adjective, expected, imminent, forthcoming)
3
converging(verb, adjective, expected, imminent, forthcoming)
3
nearby(adjective, adverb, warm, near, handy)
3
next(adjective, warm, near, expected, likely)
3
preparing(adjective, expected, imminent, destiny, forthcoming)
2
about to happen(expression, adjective, idiom, near, expected)
2
anticipated(adjective, expected, likely, future, imminent)
2
certain(adjective, near, obvious, expected, settled)
2
closing(verb, adjective)
2
due(adjective, expected, imminent, forthcoming, promising)
2
fated(adjective, certain, obvious, planned, expected)
2
foreseen(adjective, expected, expectation, imminent, forthcoming)
2
ordained(adjective, certain, near, expected, settled)
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