1
as in impending
giving signs of immediate occurrence
a storm is imminent, so you should seek shelter now
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2
as in upcoming
being soon to appear or take place
an imminent development that should radically transform how we treat the disease
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Recent Examples of imminent
Technically, President Trump was allowed to extend any decisions on a ban for 90 days beyond Jan. 19, 2025, if a deal was imminent.
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Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
While all three are technically babyfaces, a character shift is imminent.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Powell's remarks suggest that the Fed will offer no imminent relief from plunging markets and scrambled supply chains.
—Neil Irwin, Axios, 4 Apr. 2025
So now Rodgers has taken one step closer toward possibly signing elsewhere, although Friday’s visit did not guarantee that a deal was imminent.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2025
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Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
While all three are technically babyfaces, a character shift is imminent.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Powell's remarks suggest that the Fed will offer no imminent relief from plunging markets and scrambled supply chains.
—Neil Irwin, Axios, 4 Apr. 2025
So now Rodgers has taken one step closer toward possibly signing elsewhere, although Friday’s visit did not guarantee that a deal was imminent.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for imminent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imminent
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Sheinbaum, who is sixty-two, had been in office almost four months, and for much of that time public discourse had been consumed by Trump’s impending return to power.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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The chemistry between Davido and Victoria Monét is heavy, the beat is breezy, and the vibes are all about mutual love, respect, and attraction—a perfect track for the impending warm weather.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
21 Apr. 2025
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For more information about upcoming events, go to www.delmarfoundation.org.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Apr. 2025
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Collins can't help but be excited for her character's upcoming storyline.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Zoom in: Musk, who has wielded significant influence in the Trump administration, may be stepping back in coming months, the president said Thursday.—
Ben Berkowitz,
Axios,
5 Apr. 2025
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In coming months, payroll gains could downshift more dramatically as those far-reaching import taxes push up inflation and dampen consumer spending, analysts say.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Imminent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imminent. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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