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
  • That family history does bring with it a high level of determination to continue despite the losses and the constant threats of more attacks.
    — Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
  • His reward — and part of the backlash, on top of death threats — was being physically assaulted outside the Capitol in Sacramento and spattered with blood thrown from the gallery.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of threats
Noun
  • Policymakers are aware of the dangers of overreliance on Chinese supply chains.
    — Scott Singer, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2026
  • In Flanagan‘s take, Margaret is fiercely committed to shielding Carrie from the world’s dangers and from her classmates’ cruelty, even becoming a parental advocate in their community and on social media.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of dangers
Noun
  • The risks can be even greater if storm surge combines with high tide, which could quickly create a catastrophic rise in water levels.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • While long-term remediation may require substantial investment and specialist expertise, immediate interventions can reduce risks while more complex work is being completed.
    — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of risks
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“Imminences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imminences. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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