any moment

phrase

: very soon
It could start any moment.

Examples of any moment in a Sentence

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Decades later, its beat still feels engineered for aerobics rooms, dance floors, and any moment that needs an extra push. — Brittney Williams, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026 Ed Sheeran is supposed to take the stage any moment now, but there’s no sign of the musician. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2026 The show sees youth as achingly desirable and also a miserable burden, and at any moment, either of those options couldn’t feel more true. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026 In a world where anyone can look anything up or post content at any moment, company reputations are shaped continuously across social platforms. — Ismael El Qudsi, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for any moment

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of any moment was in 1864

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“Any moment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/any%20moment. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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