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Recent Examples of imminently
Production is gearing up to begin imminently.
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
His youngest child, Miriam (Miri), is imminently heading to college at Carnegie Mellon.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Called The Drivecast, the podcast’s premiere episode is live, can be streamed on The Drive, Spotify, and imminently Apple Podcasts.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 29 Jan. 2026
Microsoft has started testing these additions with the Release Preview ring of Windows 11, which means they’ll be released to all Windows 11 users imminently.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 29 Jan. 2026
Homan will also be taking the lead with Customs and Border Patrol in Minnesota, with Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino expected to depart the state imminently alongside some agents.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Schoen is not expected to last long in New York with Harbaugh at the helm, but nothing is happening to him imminently.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Principal photography is expected to begin imminently.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
This likely requires a fix to Outlook itself, which is likely to come from Microsoft imminently.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
His youngest child, Miriam (Miri), is imminently heading to college at Carnegie Mellon.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Called The Drivecast, the podcast’s premiere episode is live, can be streamed on The Drive, Spotify, and imminently Apple Podcasts.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 29 Jan. 2026
Microsoft has started testing these additions with the Release Preview ring of Windows 11, which means they’ll be released to all Windows 11 users imminently.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 29 Jan. 2026
Homan will also be taking the lead with Customs and Border Patrol in Minnesota, with Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino expected to depart the state imminently alongside some agents.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Schoen is not expected to last long in New York with Harbaugh at the helm, but nothing is happening to him imminently.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Principal photography is expected to begin imminently.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
This likely requires a fix to Outlook itself, which is likely to come from Microsoft imminently.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imminently
Adverb
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But shortly before the World Championships that year, Kayne was diagnosed with a stress fracture in her right knee, and the team was forced to pull out of Worlds.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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An oblique injury shortly before spring training last year, followed by a reaggravation, ultimately limited Assad to just eight big-league appearances (seven starts).—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The ailing astronaut and the three others returned to Earth more than a month sooner than planned.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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An account of the events from the Department of Homeland Security soon after the incident conflicted with the narratives from the two men and their family members.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The latest in what appears to be an unending stream of storms thundered through the Bay Area on Tuesday, producing violent claps of thunder and lightning bright enough to light up momentarily the gray and sometimes dark sky.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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One has simply grown so accustomed to his cruelty that, in an episode with so many other people acting on their worst impulses, Stephen stands out for momentarily acting on a good one.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Thousands of nurses still on strike NYSNA said NewYork-Presbyterian nurses reached a tentative agreement with the hospital Tuesday night, but nurses ultimately voted to reject the deal and mediator's proposal, meaning the strike would go on.—
John Dias,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Unfortunately, the legislation was amended to become a full ban on THC – and was ultimately vetoed.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Doug and Big Jane eventually retired down in San Antonio, close to their boys.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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Initially unsure about whether to take the plunge, Gibson eventually decided to dedicate the rest of the year to earning Olympic qualification.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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There is a study presently focused on measuring product performance through imaging.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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December 22 – January 19 The universe presently favors practical, considerate messages.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Notre Dame and Sierra Canyon finally will get to play their Mission League title game that was supposed to tip off two weeks ago but canceled because of a student’s death.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Here’s how to clean your air fryer with vinegar to finally get rid of that greasy residue.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Imminently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imminently. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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