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Recent Examples of imminently
In them, Comer notes that Peirce told him the museum was going to run out of cash imminently.
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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
The executive is set to leave the company imminently, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 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
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
The executive is set to leave the company imminently, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 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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Though the start of the pandemic soon after halted her momentum, DeVaux kept at it, eventually taking the Breeder’s Cup in 2024.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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In the immediate aftermath of last week’s shooting outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, there was widespread skepticism about rescheduling it anytime soon.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
Adverb
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Despite the clean scorecards, Korda had a stretch when her putter momentarily went cold.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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His biggest play came early in the workout, when Kinnard took a handoff and disappeared momentarily amid the crush of players at the line of scrimmage before bursting through the middle and running for a 64-yard touchdown.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The Messings, to their credit, ultimately agreed that a social-rehabilitation program was the appropriate path for me.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Beginning in 2003, Bezos quietly bought up land in western Texas to serve as Blue Origin’s testing and operations center, ultimately purchasing some 400,000 acres—an area more than half the size of Rhode Island.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 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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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
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Also at Starlet this month is the first crack at a live show as a solo act for indie rock upstart brendon b (frontman of the presently on-hiatus indie outfit Mom Cars).—
Aaron Davis,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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Knowing how difficult things have been for Beran, Geneva coach Brad Wendell was happy to see something finally go his way.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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So did progressive anthropologists, who were finally beginning to understand the particularity, complexity, and, above all, the contemporaneity of tribal cultures.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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“Imminently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imminently. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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