imminences

noun

plural of imminence
as in threats
something that may cause injury or harm since the end of the Cold War, nuclear annihilation has seemed to be a less likely imminence

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  1. threats
  2. dangers
  3. risks
Noun
  • Living in Alpine, Anderson has had to evacuate his home because of wildfire threats, and noted that CalFire, the county and the community learned from the fires and are much better prepared now than in the past.
    — Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026
  • Starmer’s finance minister, Rachel Reeves, was ousted, replaced by John Healey, a former defense secretary who resigned in June and accused the Treasury of failing to spend enough on the military at a time of rising threats.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Definition of threats
Noun
  • And now Iran has shown US troops face those same dangers around the region – with deadly consequences.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • By demonstrating a clear desire to identify and remediate potential dangers, providers can build trust with their customers and establish greater credibility in the market.
    — Peter Garraghan, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of dangers
Noun
  • Read more about the risks of the expanding US-Iran conflict here.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • For most healthy adults, consuming modest amounts of poppy seeds regularly is generally considered safe, but consider the risks.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 19 July 2026
Definition of risks
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