1
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
Cramer weighed the reasons for and against cutting rates, saying those who favor imminent cuts believe the economy is slowing down.
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Julie Coleman, CNBC, 16 July 2025
Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
But warnings from the federal forecasters are only the first step of a coordinated effort by government agencies to alert the public about imminent weather dangers.
—William Tong, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
On March 24, The Atlantic’s editor in chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, revealed that Waltz, then the national security adviser, added him into a Signal group chat that went on to discuss an imminent attack on Houthi rebels in Yemen.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 14 July 2025
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Julie Coleman, CNBC, 16 July 2025
Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
But warnings from the federal forecasters are only the first step of a coordinated effort by government agencies to alert the public about imminent weather dangers.
—William Tong, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
On March 24, The Atlantic’s editor in chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, revealed that Waltz, then the national security adviser, added him into a Signal group chat that went on to discuss an imminent attack on Houthi rebels in Yemen.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imminent
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Fernandes Anderson was staring down an impending $5,000 fine for a state ethics violation around that time period, for hiring two immediate family members to her City Council staff, giving them raises, and in the case of her sister, a bonus.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
10 July 2025
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Gunn also makes an appealing choice by having the Daily Planet team pile into Mister Terrific’s T-craft flight vessel to help rescue Superman and stop an impending disaster.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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Wilson is embracing his upcoming season with the Giants and making sure his leadership tactics are top-notch.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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The Ozark actress, who plays the Silver Surfer in the upcoming Marvel Studios sci-fi adventure, offered her reaction to critics who've objected to her being cast as the Silver Surfer, an alien character whom some fans think should be male.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
12 July 2025
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The Salvation Army and American Red Cross will be setting up food kitchens in coming days, Gov. Bush said.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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Reports have indicated that Ye may continue attending proceedings once the defense begins presenting its case, expected to start in the next coming days.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
13 June 2025
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“Imminent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imminent. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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