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 a strike or lockout isn’t imminent, both sides could change their viewpoints.
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Doug Feinberg, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The New York Mets, along with the Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays, have been the most active on Tucker, though no deal appears imminent.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
At the center of the debate are policies that for years have sharply limited when officers may fire at vehicles, generally barring gunfire at fleeing cars unless the driver poses an imminent threat of deadly force beyond the vehicle itself.
—Claudia Lauer, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
While a strike or lockout isn’t imminent, both sides could change their viewpoints.
—Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Doug Feinberg, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The New York Mets, along with the Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays, have been the most active on Tucker, though no deal appears imminent.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
At the center of the debate are policies that for years have sharply limited when officers may fire at vehicles, generally barring gunfire at fleeing cars unless the driver poses an imminent threat of deadly force beyond the vehicle itself.
—Claudia Lauer, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
While a strike or lockout isn’t imminent, both sides could change their viewpoints.
—Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imminent
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So researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota developed a system that uses real-time signals to warn about impending issues.—
Michelle Fay Cortez,
Bloomberg,
5 Jan. 2026
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Instead, must investigate the history of the colony and attempt to save it from an impending disaster, all while struggling to survive in the harsh lunar environment devoid of oxygen.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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John Mulaney has postponed three upcoming shows in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.—
Amy McCarthy,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The arbitration hearing will allow for both sides to receive a specific contractual figure if no settlement is reached in the upcoming weeks.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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Christmas is fast approaching, and Kylie is still nowhere to be found.—
Veronica Fulton,
NBC news,
18 Dec. 2025
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Christmas Day is fast approaching.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
18 Dec. 2025
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Be ready for possible aftershocks in the coming hours, days and even weeks.—
Pat Harvey,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Sudd Cobas said that a group of union representatives and workers is expected to meet with Florence City Councilor Dario Danti in coming days.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Imminent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imminent. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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