| at the limit(expression, idiom) |
| at the periphery(expression, idiom) |
| at the threshold(expression, idiom) |
| bordering on |
| brewing(adjective, near, likely, possible, probable) |
| close(adjective, near, likely, possible, immediate) |
| close to |
| close upon |
| coming(adjective, near, likely, possible, probable) |
| expectant(adjective, near, likely, possible, probable) |
| following(adjective, near, likely, possible, probable) |
| forthcoming(adjective, near, likely, possible, immediate) |
| hard on |
| immediate(adjective, near, likely, possible, imminent) |
| imminent(adjective, way, near, possible, threatening) |
| impending(adjective, near, likely, possible, threatening) |
| in store(expression, adjective, near, likely, possible) |
| in the cards(expression, adjective, idiom, near, likely) |
| in the offing(expression, adjective, idiom, near, likely) |
| in the wind(expression, adjective, idiom, near, likely) |