imminences

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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Noun
  • Increment 4 program, which aims to equip smaller, faster vehicles with scalable turrets capable of tackling a range of threats.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The letter, which mentioned the recent death of Charlie Kirk, was sent to Johnson’s home in Tampa, Florida, and included violent threats, court documents say.
    Real-Time News team, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Unknown dangers Many personal care products — from lipstick to shampoo and moisturizer — still contain potentially toxic chemicals.
    Kimberly Richardson, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Sherrill, who is also a former federal prosecutor, has blasted Ciattarelli's former medical publishing company for producing materials downplaying the dangers of opioids.
    Joe Hernandez, NPR, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The cars — which will sit in 20 feet of water in a line to represent traffic jams that are all too routine in South Florida — allude to both our car-centric culture and the risks of climate change, said Ximena Caminos, founder and artistic director of REEFLINE.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
  • While some people fear the potential dangers of real-life flying cars, others like Neil are eager to try out a new ride, despite the risks.
    Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Imminences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imminences. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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