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
The next pandemic may arrive with warnings that must be quickly recognized and responded to before the human emergency is imminent.
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Charles J. Lockwood, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
Yet the program faces an imminent funding shortfall.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Samantha doesn’t seem that bothered by the news of her imminent death.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Now, imminent changes to eligibility for CalFresh — California’s version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, more commonly known as food stamps — threaten to leave more San Diegans hungry and reliant on local help.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
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Charles J. Lockwood, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
Yet the program faces an imminent funding shortfall.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Samantha doesn’t seem that bothered by the news of her imminent death.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Now, imminent changes to eligibility for CalFresh — California’s version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, more commonly known as food stamps — threaten to leave more San Diegans hungry and reliant on local help.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imminent
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Being fiscally cautious, his budgets always focused on the possibility of an impending recession.—
John Moorlach,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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Trump warned against reading into reports of an impending Cabinet shake-up, saying the country was on the right track, during an interview with The Hill on Sunday.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Apr. 2026
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Her hospital has recently started a menopause support group led by doctors and, at the request of participants, an upcoming session will focus on helping women navigate through the marketing onslaught.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The class listed next to each player’s name will be their class for the upcoming season.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
6 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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There are signs that the summer season is fast approaching.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ten nations, including K-pop giant South Korea, the Philippines, Malaysia and Laos are set to compete in the inaugural competition, with more participants to be announced in the coming months, according to the contest’s website.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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On top of changes to Medicaid, the recent expiration of enhanced tax credits that heavily subsidized the cost of health insurance sold through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, will add to the country’s uninsured numbers In coming years.—
Suzanne King,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Imminent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imminent. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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