Words To Build Suspense

noun breath that is held or stopped due to fear, suspense, or excitement

• The audience waited with bated breath for the results of the election.
• We all watched the final play with bated breath, hoping for a win.
• I was waiting with bated breath to see if I got the job.
• She listened to his proposal with bated breath, eager to hear his plans for the future.

adjective describing or relating to the most intense or exciting part of something

• The climactic moment of the play was when the main character revealed their true identity.
• The climactic scene in the movie had everyone on the edge of their seats.
• The party reached its climactic point when the DJ played everyone's favorite song.
• The climactic battle between good and evil was a metaphor for the internal struggle we all face.

verb Nearing is a verb that indicates approaching or getting closer to a particular point in time or distance.

• The project is nearing completion and will be ready for presentation next week.
• I can't believe we're nearing the end of the semester already.
• We're almost there, dude. We're nearing the finish line.
• As the sun began to set, the day was nearing its end.