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Recent Examples of imminently
The deal is not done and is subject to change, but could be finalized imminently, the sources said.
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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
Travelers should brace themselves to see those higher fares or surcharges imminently.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026
The film is set to begin production imminently, with casting and further details to be announced.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
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
Travelers should brace themselves to see those higher fares or surcharges imminently.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026
The film is set to begin production imminently, with casting and further details to be announced.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imminently
Adverb
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The Capitals scored shortly after that hit and went on to win Game 4 to claim a 3-1 series lead.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The woman was found dead in a pond not far from the home shortly after the sun came up, state police said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The sale, which is expected to be officially announced soon, is subject to approval by 75% of the 29 other team owners.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Roenicke never had a chance, taking over a team that would soon go on a salary dump that purged Betts, the 2018 AL MVP, along with 2012 AL Cy Young Award winner David Price.—
Jimmy Golen,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 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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For months, the city council had also debated the possibility of extending alcohol hours past midnight, echoing Kissimmee, but ultimately the council voted to keep the same hours.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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This speaks to communication that may hurt but ultimately heals.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
25 Apr. 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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But not presently for the Padres, who have the past two days in Major League Baseball’s most generous ballpark scored a total of four times.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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As presently constructed, Denver will roll the same starting front out for the third straight year.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Hendrickson added that the Packers had six people in the war room on the phone with other teams trying to trade up for McClellan and finally landed on the Buccaneers as a partner.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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By hooking a solo shot around the Pesky Pole, the lefty swinger finally hit his first dinger of the year off Boston southpaw Payton Tolle.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Imminently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imminently. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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