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
While Chicago is at no imminent risk of instituting Johnson’s jobs tax following the City Council’s adamant rejection, Springfield ought to make the possibility of a later revival of that policy a dead letter.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
His imminent departure was the biggest news on the eve of the portal’s official opening, although, as coach Brian Dutcher likes to say, it’s really been open for weeks and every player is in it.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Still, market watchers largely pointed to SpaceX’s imminent arrival to public markets and Musk’s star power as the main drivers behind the surge in investor interest in the sector.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
The more imminent Centre Pompidou Hanwha was visited on April 3 by French President Emmanuel Macron, together with the country’s culture minister Catherine Pégard and Laurent Le Bon, the president of the Centre Pompidou.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
His imminent departure was the biggest news on the eve of the portal’s official opening, although, as coach Brian Dutcher likes to say, it’s really been open for weeks and every player is in it.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Still, market watchers largely pointed to SpaceX’s imminent arrival to public markets and Musk’s star power as the main drivers behind the surge in investor interest in the sector.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
The more imminent Centre Pompidou Hanwha was visited on April 3 by French President Emmanuel Macron, together with the country’s culture minister Catherine Pégard and Laurent Le Bon, the president of the Centre Pompidou.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imminent
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Nearly half a dozen bills have been introduced in Congress with support from the hemp industry to address the impending November ban.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Apr. 2026
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Now, the reentry into Earth's atmosphere and the impending splashdown off the coast of California is perhaps the most dangerous leg of the 10-day mission.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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There will be a Denver School Board public comment session this upcoming Wednesday, where folks can voice their opinions to the board about this potential mill levy override.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Like most new cast members, Lyonne has been very quiet about her upcoming role in Euphoria season 3.—
Alyssa Davis,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Colorado’s first open race for governor in eight years is fast approaching, and The Denver Post wants your questions for the candidates.—
Jon Murray,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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Election Day on Tuesday, April 7, is fast approaching.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Space Florida reported that by the end of 2025 with more than 220 aerospace projects in the works that are projected to bring $6 billion to the state in the coming years.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Southern California operation will employ more than 200 people by next year, adding hundreds more in the coming years, executives said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Imminent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imminent. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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