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Recent Examples of imminently
And while no new staff has been hired or appears to be imminently joining Smith, the brand can handily tap into the media world’s vast pool of freelance talent and partner with hosts and reporters already established online.
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Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
In them, Comer notes that Peirce told him the museum was going to run out of cash imminently.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Based on permit filings and typical Disney timelines, the remaining pathway could close imminently, according to the blog.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The deal is not done and is subject to change, but could be finalized imminently, the sources said.
—Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
The president has been saying further peace talks with Iran will happen imminently, though none have been announced.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Brzustewicz, 19, will report to the Ontario Reign of the American Hockey League imminently, then be able to move freely between the AHL and NHL levels next season.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Most imminently, the trust fund devoted to retirement benefits is due to run out in 2032, at which point just 24% of those benefits may be payable, according to the latest projections from the Social Security Administration.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Applewhite slowly turned the group’s thinking toward a stronger focus on satanic forces working against them and the concept that human civilization was imminently going to be recycled.
—Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Mar. 2026
Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
In them, Comer notes that Peirce told him the museum was going to run out of cash imminently.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Based on permit filings and typical Disney timelines, the remaining pathway could close imminently, according to the blog.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The deal is not done and is subject to change, but could be finalized imminently, the sources said.
—Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
The president has been saying further peace talks with Iran will happen imminently, though none have been announced.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Brzustewicz, 19, will report to the Ontario Reign of the American Hockey League imminently, then be able to move freely between the AHL and NHL levels next season.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Most imminently, the trust fund devoted to retirement benefits is due to run out in 2032, at which point just 24% of those benefits may be payable, according to the latest projections from the Social Security Administration.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Applewhite slowly turned the group’s thinking toward a stronger focus on satanic forces working against them and the concept that human civilization was imminently going to be recycled.
—Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imminently
Adverb
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She was followed shortly after by carpet co-host and model Ashley Graham.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Roman Anthony left Monday’s game against the Detroit Tigers in the second inning shortly after suffering an apparent right wrist injury during his first at bat of the game.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
4 May 2026
Adverb
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Plus, Towns’s contract would soon be for fifty-three million dollars per year.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Gas and oil prices are marginally down amid expectations Iran will respond to Trump’s framework soon.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
Adverb
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The Canadiens would go nearly 30 minutes without a shot on net, but then got another unusual score when Lane Hutson’s shot rebounded off the back wall, hung momentarily in the air, and then was swatted expertly by Alex Newhook off Andrei Vasilevskiy’s leg.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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While Brighton paused momentarily, anticipating a whistle, Murphy got back to his feet and crossed for Osula to head unchallenged into a free net.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Adverb
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And Joly’s ability to stick in Denver and compete with Engram in camp will ultimately come down to Payton’s trust in Joly as a blocker, as Engram was on the field in a blocking role for just 18% of his snaps in 2025.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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Kerr ultimately decided to return for another season with Curry and Draymond Green, but there was uncertainty for more than three weeks.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
Adverb
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Harry and Meghan stepped back from their senior royal roles in 2020 due to media intrusion and racist coverage, eventually taking residence in Canada and, later, California, with their two children – Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The demonstration, set to launch in May 2026, could eventually test humanoid robots in a wide range of airport tasks, including cleaning aircraft cabins and possibly handling ground support equipment such as baggage carts, according to a Japan Airlines press release.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Marlins owner since 2018 Bruce Sherman is presently on pace for a seventh losing season in his ninth year.—
Greg Cote
May 7,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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Emery will argue his fine-margins approach, however blunt Villa presently appear in attack, could have been validated if Ollie Watkins’ close-range shot was not straight at Stefan Ortega or if Lucas Digne had not flapped his arms inside the box to give away a penalty.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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After an inaugural season on the road, next year could see the team finally start play in a more permanent home.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Here's how to plan ahead for when the shutdown finally arrives.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Imminently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imminently. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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