imminently

adverb

Definition of imminentlynext
as in shortly

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imminently
  1. shortly
  2. soon
  3. momentarily
  4. ultimately
  5. eventually
  6. presently
  7. finally
Adverb
  • Why Was the Blue Origin Launch Aborted Today? Launch controllers discovered a technical issue with one of the rocket's subsystems shortly before liftoff.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
  • The crash occurred shortly before 12:40 a.m. in the area of Exit 7 when a 1994 Honda Civic being driven north in the right lane by a 37-year-old Waterbury man was hit from the rear by a 2013 Honda CR-V, according to Connecticut State Police.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of shortly
Adverb
  • One jersey that could soon be a best seller for Peligro is that of Juan Soto — but not just his New York Mets jersey.
    David Betancourt, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
  • However, these credits are set to expire for many after 2025 if Congress does not act soon.
    Rhett Buttle, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of soon
Adverb
  • At 42 years old, with eight children and monthly rent payments over $4,000, Mr. Rodríguez was momentarily distraught.
    Ken Bensinger, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Other languages are momentarily displayed, beyond just Chinese.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of momentarily
Adverb
  • While their feelings are important, however, your safety ultimately comes first.
    Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Despite the bright spots, Rooney’s tenure in MLS was ultimately viewed as a disappointment.
    Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of ultimately
Adverb
  • Jude Law reacts to big Star Wars: Skeleton Crew character reveal Of course, Wim and company would eventually save the day.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 15 Jan. 2025
  • This plan was eventually struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of eventually
Adverb
  • Although OpenAI was recently valued at $157 billion, Altman presently has no equity in the company.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Manaea joins a Mets rotation that presently includes Kodai Senga, Paul Blackburn, and David Peterson as well as Montas, Canning, and Holmes.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of presently
Adverb
  • After 19 consecutive victories to start the high school basketball season, Mira Costa finally faced a team that proved to be better.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Several states sued Biden and the Department of Education over the plan, although the administration kept applications for loan forgiveness open before finally closing them in November 2022.
    Zach Halaschak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of finally
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