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in store

ADJECTIVE
awaiting
Synonyms
WEAK
pending
ADJECTIVE
coming
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anticipated expected forthcoming impending subsequent
STRONG
advancing aspiring close converging deserving docking due fated foreseen future instant marked near nearing oncoming ordained predestined preparing progressing pursuing
WEAK
about to happen almost on one at hand certain drawing near en route eventual gaining upon getting near immediate imminent in prospect in the offing in the wind in view next nigh prospective running after to-be up-and-coming
Antonyms
STRONGEST
distant
STRONG
away far gone past
ADJECTIVE
destined
Synonyms
STRONGEST
coming designed doomed intended
STRONG
brewing closed compelled condemned directed foreordained impending looming meant menacing near ordained overhanging predestined predetermined sealed settled stated threatening
WEAK
at hand certain compulsory forthcoming hanging over in prospect in the cards in the wind ineluctable inescapable inevitable inexorable instant predesigned que sera sera that is to be that will be to come unavoidable way the ball bounces
Antonyms
STRONG
distant remote unsettled
WEAK
avoidable unscheduled
ADJECTIVE
extra
Synonyms
STRONGEST
added additional ancillary auxiliary extraneous extraordinary fresh further leftover new other special supplemental supplementary unnecessary unused
STRONG
button fuss gingerbread gravy ice inessential lagniappe more needless perk plus reserve spare supernumerary surplus tip
WEAK
another beyond in addition in reserve one more optional over and above redundant superfluous unneeded
Antonyms
STRONGEST
common commonplace main necessary needed normal old ordinary used usual worn
WEAK
basic elementary essential fundamental integral
ADJECTIVE
forthcoming
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anticipated approaching awaited coming impending upcoming
WEAK
accessible at hand available destined fated future in evidence in preparation in prospect in the cards in the wind inescapable inevitable nearing obtainable on tap oncoming open pending predestined prospective ready resulting
Antonyms
STRONGEST
remote
WEAK
bygone distant gone past
ADJECTIVE
imminent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
forthcoming immediate impending inevitable likely looming possible probable unavoidable
WEAK
about to happen approaching brewing close coming expectant fast-approaching following gathering in the air in the cards in the offing in the wind in view ineluctable inescapable inevasible menacing near nearing next nigh on its way on the horizon on the verge overhanging see it coming threatening to come unescapable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
avoidable distant escapable later never unlikely
WEAK
doubtful far future
ADJECTIVE
spare
Synonyms
STRONGEST
unoccupied unused
STRONG
backup emergency free lagniappe leftover option over supernumerary surplus
WEAK
additional de trop in excess in reserve more than enough odd supererogatory superfluous unwanted
Antonyms
WEAK
necessary

Example Sentences

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Kroger, for example, often runs “points events” where you can earn 4 times points on all in-store purchases, including gift cards.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

While quarterly earnings missed consensus estimates, CEO Joel Anderson struck an optimistic tone as he laid out growth initiatives such as an expanded fresh-food selection and additions to the selection of pets sold in-store.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

The company established a new leadership team in early 2025 that aimed to improve in-store merchandise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

The findings highlighted retailers efforts to avoid payment charges and tackle security concerns, despite around half of in-store purchases still being made in cash.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Apart from school, I had accepted an in-store promotional for cosmetics through the modeling agency and also intended to visit a friend at college, where Halloween festivities were reportedly quite arresting.

From Through these Eyes The courageous struggle to find meaning in a life stressed with cancer by Isaacson, Lauren Ann