IMMINENT Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

imminent

adjective

ˈi-mə-nənt

Definition of imminent

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 The report falsely suggests that any group opposed to American intervention in Cuba is an imminent threat to the United States. — Anne Garland Mahler, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026 That is unlikely, given the amount of work remaining to prepare the site, and little indication of any imminent plans to transport Starships from SpaceX’s operational factory in South Texas to Florida. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026 The Thai public was willing to tolerate only short interludes of military rule, and coup makers had no choice but to promise the imminent restoration of democracy. — Duncan McCargo, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2026 The new rumor included in Gurman’s latest Power On newsletter says a new model is imminent and may be on sale before the end of the year. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for imminent

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After a freak accident, Frank the bunny appears in an outstandingly creepy fashion to inform Donnie Darko of the world's impending doom.

— Grace Dean, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
The prank came amid rumors about Stern’s impending retirement and the cancellation of his show.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of impending

Adjective

If the upcoming tests continue to validate the design, the 24-round reusable pod could become one of JR3’s biggest advantages.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
The upcoming 17-day FIBA break could be an opportunity for a new player to acclimate to Hammon’s system in Las Vegas.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of upcoming

Adjective

August 29, the fictional date (in 1997) of the franchise’s original nuclear holocaust, is fast approaching, and Judgment Day is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
Not only is retirement looming at some not-too-distant time, but the college drop-off is fast approaching.

— Ken Stern, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

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