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
The problems the teens in the film had were parental, which is certainly not insignificant, but there wasn't the kind of imminent danger that many kids face today.
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Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Georgetown University law professor Steve Vladeck argued in his One First blog that the Supreme Court did have appellate jurisdiction and that the ACLU’s request met the standards for emergency relief, especially given evidence that deportations were imminent.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2025
Two restaurants were closed by inspectors due to a lack of hot water, which the health department considers an imminent health hazard:
El Patron Mexican Food, at 1329 N. Main St. in Fort Worth, had a score of 93.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2025
Because of his role on the Intelligence Committee, Himes was best-positioned to ask why national security officials were using the encrypted app Signal to discuss an imminent attack on Houthi targets in Yemen, how a journalist ended up in the chat and whether classified information was shared.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
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Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Georgetown University law professor Steve Vladeck argued in his One First blog that the Supreme Court did have appellate jurisdiction and that the ACLU’s request met the standards for emergency relief, especially given evidence that deportations were imminent.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2025
Two restaurants were closed by inspectors due to a lack of hot water, which the health department considers an imminent health hazard:
El Patron Mexican Food, at 1329 N. Main St. in Fort Worth, had a score of 93.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2025
Because of his role on the Intelligence Committee, Himes was best-positioned to ask why national security officials were using the encrypted app Signal to discuss an imminent attack on Houthi targets in Yemen, how a journalist ended up in the chat and whether classified information was shared.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imminent
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Sheinbaum, who is sixty-two, had been in office almost four months, and for much of that time public discourse had been consumed by Trump’s impending return to power.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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The chemistry between Davido and Victoria Monét is heavy, the beat is breezy, and the vibes are all about mutual love, respect, and attraction—a perfect track for the impending warm weather.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
21 Apr. 2025
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For more information about upcoming events, go to www.delmarfoundation.org.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Apr. 2025
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Collins can't help but be excited for her character's upcoming storyline.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Zoom in: Musk, who has wielded significant influence in the Trump administration, may be stepping back in coming months, the president said Thursday.—
Ben Berkowitz,
Axios,
5 Apr. 2025
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In coming months, payroll gains could downshift more dramatically as those far-reaching import taxes push up inflation and dampen consumer spending, analysts say.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Imminent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imminent. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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