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
But after successfully navigating everything from the pandemic to a flat craft brewing market that has forced several Chicago competitors to close, Spiteful faces an imminent new challenge: tariffs.
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
But the hospital stay has meant the pope has had to cancel all imminent engagements.
—Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
From that point on, an imminent departure became inevitable.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Moscow has been at pains to incorrectly suggest Ukraine’s imminent joining of NATO was behind its unprovoked attack in 2022, and that Zelenskyy is illegitimate as Ukraine has not undertaken the immense challenge of running elections in wartime.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
But the hospital stay has meant the pope has had to cancel all imminent engagements.
—Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
From that point on, an imminent departure became inevitable.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Moscow has been at pains to incorrectly suggest Ukraine’s imminent joining of NATO was behind its unprovoked attack in 2022, and that Zelenskyy is illegitimate as Ukraine has not undertaken the immense challenge of running elections in wartime.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imminent
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Their answer depends on the details of his impending contract extension.—
Darnell Mayberry,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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In Japanese mythology, oarfish are viewed as harbingers of doom, signaling impending earthquakes.—
Amanda Holpuch,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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The upcoming election will pit Schimel, the former Wisconsin Attorney General, against Dane County Judge Susan Crawford, a liberal.—
Jack Birle,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Feb. 2025
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The company stated a southeast trajectory will allow the Falcon 9 to carry additional satellites to orbit as well as allow for human spaceflight missions to polar orbit including the upcoming Fram2 mission still on the calendar for early March.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2025
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In coming years, Manfred wants the sport to sell more national packages that would include games from all 30 teams.—
Evan Drellich,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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But, perhaps more importantly, the promenade is expected to serve as a model for how San Diego can create community gathering spaces amid the high-rise buildings expected in many neighborhoods in coming years.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Imminent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imminent. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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