1
as in impending
giving signs of immediate occurrence
a storm is imminent, so you should seek shelter now
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2
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
Some legal experts also argue that anticipatory self defense — under which a state has not been attacked, but determines that a foreign attack is imminent — is legal under international law.
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025
Early Monday morning, the network star was in the middle of conversation with CNN’s chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward and Jerusalem correspondent Jeremy Diamond when air raid sirens signaled an imminent threat in the area.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 23 June 2025
So why is it being invoked as a solution to an imminent problem?
—Joanne Frederick, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2025
Netflix is making sure that people know the final season of Squid Game is imminent.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025
Early Monday morning, the network star was in the middle of conversation with CNN’s chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward and Jerusalem correspondent Jeremy Diamond when air raid sirens signaled an imminent threat in the area.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 23 June 2025
So why is it being invoked as a solution to an imminent problem?
—Joanne Frederick, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2025
Netflix is making sure that people know the final season of Squid Game is imminent.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imminent
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Miami needs someone in the secondary to step up and lead that unit, which is losing Jalen Ramsey to an impending trade.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2025
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The economy matched the deteriorating state of my hairline: a recession, exacerbated by frequent bouts of worry, stress, and the impending fear of making my very first and very large student loan payment.—
Joey Skladany,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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Vin Diesel has sparked a wave of speculation and excitement among Fast & Furious fans after teasing the possible return of Paul Walker’s beloved character, Brian O’Conner, in the franchise’s upcoming finale.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
30 June 2025
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This triggers waves of ads and marketing campaigns designed to capitalize on your upcoming life changes.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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Amazon and Disney aim to let advertisers start tapping into the new partnership in coming months.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
17 June 2025
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Both have avoided direct involvement so far, but their next moves—whether to increase supply or withhold capacity—could shape the direction of oil prices in coming months.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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“Imminent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imminent. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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