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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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The stone was found in mid-April, shortly after the country’s traditional New Year celebrations.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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The suspect, whose name was not released in line with Dutch privacy regulations, was arrested shortly after the attack.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 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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Kolonaki Square is its epicenter, but the construction of the new metro stop there has momentarily killed its charm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Always engage the brakes, even when stopping momentarily.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 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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The trainer came out to help before Dorofeyev eventually skated off on his own power, and was helped by teammates down the tunnel to the dressing room.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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That disconnect between what a person envisions and what their phone actually records, eventually became the founding thesis behind WayShot.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
12 May 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
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“Imminently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imminently. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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