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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
Also, likely aiding in the suspect's speedy apprehension, according to Bumgarner, were the FBI-style protocols soldiers are trained to follow, including quick evacuation, barricading if escape is not possible, and taking swift action to curb imminent danger.
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Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Bautista’s imminent boarding is both a full circle moment and a fancast materializing IRL.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
Pair that with the imminent return of starting pitcher Luis Gil and this trade deadline should be considered a resounding success for the Bronx Bombers.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
President Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending law already targets EV incentives, including the imminent removal of a credit that saves buyers up to $7,500 on a new electric car.
—Alexa St. John, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
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Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Bautista’s imminent boarding is both a full circle moment and a fancast materializing IRL.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
Pair that with the imminent return of starting pitcher Luis Gil and this trade deadline should be considered a resounding success for the Bronx Bombers.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
President Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending law already targets EV incentives, including the imminent removal of a credit that saves buyers up to $7,500 on a new electric car.
—Alexa St. John, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imminent
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Experts have warned of an impending disaster, with food supplies running out by November.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The impending sale of striker Darwin Nunez - ironically to Al Hilal, which is also, like Newcastle, owned by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund - may bring Liverpool back to the table.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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With the space franchise's upcoming 60th anniversary looming, fans will likely engage in a massive celebration.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Lakers Expected to Make Key Contract Decision Before Season Heading into the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season, Butler will be a huge part of Golden State's goal of winning another championship with Curry.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Other Republicans worry that a second rescission bill will disrupt negotiations between the parties to avoid a government shutdown in coming months.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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Chatter about how traditional broadcasters and super-indies can best leverage YouTube rather than bowing to its power will likely dominate over coming months.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Imminent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imminent. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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