The term 'about to happen' can be described by a variety of words, including 'IMPEND' (6 letters), 'IMMINENT' (8 letters), 'AFOOT' (5 letters), 'DUE' (3 letters), 'CLOSE' (5 letters), 'ontap' (5 letters), 'instore' (7 letters), 'IMPENDING' (9 letters), 'inthewind' (9 letters), and 'inthehopper' (11 letters). These words all refer to something that is about to occur or is in the process of occurring. IMPEND and IMPENDING both suggest that something is about to happen, while IMMINENT implies that it is very CLOSE to happening. AFOOT and DUE indicate that something is already in motion and will soon take place. CLOSE, ontap, instore, and inthewind all suggest that something is almost ready to happen, while inthehopper implies that it is being prepared for the near future.