1
as in impending
giving signs of immediate occurrence
a storm is imminent, so you should seek shelter now
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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
In addition, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared highly classified information about an imminent attack in Yemen, on a commercial chat app.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
While there is no suggestion that an eruption is imminent, Fuji is an active volcano.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
The 40-year-old dad was arrested the day after the March 25 Houston crash and charged with abandoning a child in imminent danger, according to court and jail records.
—Kate Linderman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2025
Since March 2023, the Blaze Star has displayed a pre-eruption dip in brightness, typically a sign that an outburst is imminent, according to the American Association of Variable Star Observers.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2025
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
While there is no suggestion that an eruption is imminent, Fuji is an active volcano.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
The 40-year-old dad was arrested the day after the March 25 Houston crash and charged with abandoning a child in imminent danger, according to court and jail records.
—Kate Linderman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2025
Since March 2023, the Blaze Star has displayed a pre-eruption dip in brightness, typically a sign that an outburst is imminent, according to the American Association of Variable Star Observers.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imminent
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Of course, the only real miscommunication seems to stem from their own fraught union amid the pressures of an impending adoption.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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The central narrative thread woven through this impending clash revolves around the question of Heyman's ultimate allegiance.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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The release date of the upcoming game is set to start just ahead of the real-life 2025 Supercross season.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Stars Sean Astin, Martha Plimpton, Kerri Green, Robert Davi, Corey Feldman, and Joe Pantoliano reunited ahead of the film's upcoming 40th anniversary at Awesome Con in Washington, D.C.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is set to become the first city in the region to launch electric flying taxis following a deal with U.S.-based Archer Aviation and plans test flights in coming months.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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But Wall Street is divided on what to expect out of this closely followed group in coming months.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Imminent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imminent. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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