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Recent Examples of imminently
In the final days before the election, top national Democratic figures like Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer have not publicly endorsed him, though Politico reports House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is expected to make his endorsement imminently.
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Attorneys say the arrival of those temporary judges is expected imminently.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Nearly three dozen agencies impacted by Illston’s order have indicated their intention to comply with it, though only the DOI has revealed that it was slated to move forward with RIFs imminently, the Government Executive reported.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Neither is expected to announce a decision imminently.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
As well as revealing that the show wanted a Plaza cameo, Snow also shared that the cast will begin shooting season two imminently.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 15 Oct. 2025
Production is scheduled to begin imminently.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
The White House will imminently announce a bailout plan that could put up to $15 billion in farmers’ pockets, Reuters reported, citing anonymous sources.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Several outlets reported Friday that Espionage Act charges against Bolton are expected imminently.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 26 Sep. 2025
Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Attorneys say the arrival of those temporary judges is expected imminently.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Nearly three dozen agencies impacted by Illston’s order have indicated their intention to comply with it, though only the DOI has revealed that it was slated to move forward with RIFs imminently, the Government Executive reported.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Neither is expected to announce a decision imminently.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
As well as revealing that the show wanted a Plaza cameo, Snow also shared that the cast will begin shooting season two imminently.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 15 Oct. 2025
Production is scheduled to begin imminently.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
The White House will imminently announce a bailout plan that could put up to $15 billion in farmers’ pockets, Reuters reported, citing anonymous sources.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Several outlets reported Friday that Espionage Act charges against Bolton are expected imminently.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imminently
Adverb
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Byrne and Cannavale first met in 2012 and sparked dating rumors shortly thereafter.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Carneiro crushed a 58-yarder shortly before half to cut the Hurricanes’ lead to 17-13.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The Senate rejected a three-year extension last month, but serious bipartisan talks are underway in hopes of finding a compromise soon, reportedly early next week.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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According to a Mercury News report from the time, the neighbor called for help, and was soon joined by another resident who described the apartment as having been ransacked.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Roberts doesn’t offer much empathy for the poor, diseased critter other than a pause when Ben momentarily ponders his reflection in a pool as Adrian Johnston’s eerie synth-piano score tinkles.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Mission control replied that a PMC, using a private radio channel, would be set up momentarily.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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That humor is what ultimately resonated when Wells decided to film her daily climb and post it online.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Three weeks later, head coach Marcus Freeman was weighing a stay-or-go decision as the NFL coaching carousel approached, ultimately deciding to remain in college for another season.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Strategic training and long-term transition plans The timing of this contract aligns with broader Navy efforts to sustain and eventually transition the E-6B fleet to its next generation.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The officer was eventually knocked off the vehicle, and other members of law enforcement took Muñoz-Guatemala into custody about a mile away.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The preseason Poeltl extension presently looks like a long-term albatross.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Also expected to be interviewed is Champ Kelly, who presently serves as Miami’s interim general manager after being chosen to replace Grier.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
5 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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But the dark cloud that’s been hovering over the Flyers’ generally solid first month of the season — the lack of production from Michkov — may have finally started to lift.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The fact Marjan finally missed his first attempt as a Jayhawk — and the fact Arizona went on to march 80 yards in eight plays and score a game-winning TD — left KU’s fifth-year coach needing to explain his decision to kick instead of go for a first down on fourth-and-2 at the 11-yard-line.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Imminently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imminently. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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