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
Civilization thankfully isn’t in any imminent danger, but the cosmic debris will still come close enough to possibly spot using only a pair of strong binoculars.
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Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
24 June 2026
Spectacle, Holzinger seems to argue, is the last recourse for warning us about the imminent environmental apocalypse.
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Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
24 June 2026
Beyond the limited airstrikes on imminent threats, there’s little Israel can do to prevent Hezbollah from rearming itself under the ceasefire, outside of pressuring the Lebanese government to do more.
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Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2026
The threat is imminent — and existential.
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Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for imminent
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
24 June 2026
Spectacle, Holzinger seems to argue, is the last recourse for warning us about the imminent environmental apocalypse.
—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
24 June 2026
Beyond the limited airstrikes on imminent threats, there’s little Israel can do to prevent Hezbollah from rearming itself under the ceasefire, outside of pressuring the Lebanese government to do more.
—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2026
The threat is imminent — and existential.
—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for imminent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imminent
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As an artist who often publicly discusses mental health struggles, Caudle was willing to channel the anxiety that comes with impending parenthood throughout the process of writing and recording Heavy Thrill.
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Several steps have to occur for an institution to receive a grant, but typically the federal government forecasts the impending grants months to a year before the notice of funding opportunities are opened for applications.
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Add this versatile heel to your collection for upcoming weddings, brunches with friends, or to simply zhuzh up a classic jeans-and-tee outfit like Swift’s.
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The upcoming residency this November will feature the team from Hakuba, the two-star kaiseki restaurant in Paris.
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Wetterberg's due date is fast approaching, and the mom-to-be celebrated her baby shower with some of her closest friends over the weekend.
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In fact, most of them have deadlines that are fast approaching.
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The Panama Canal Authority has announced a draft reduction at the waterway's neo-Panamax locks, citing the potential development of El Nino in the coming months, according to GAC Group, which provides services for canal users.
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At least 20% of the shares will be released after second-quarter results are disclosed sometime in the coming months, with all the lockups expiring in December.
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“Imminent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imminent. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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