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Recent Examples of imminently
The executive is set to leave the company imminently, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.
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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
Macario is expected to join the club imminently.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 16 Mar. 2026
The annual Chicago 7 Most Endangered list sounds the alarm on buildings and structures that are imminently threatened.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
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
Macario is expected to join the club imminently.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 16 Mar. 2026
The annual Chicago 7 Most Endangered list sounds the alarm on buildings and structures that are imminently threatened.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imminently
Adverb
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Multiple Democrats have come out in favor of ousting her, including two who called on her to resign shortly after the Ethics panel came back with its finding of her culpability.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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Several other memorial services followed shortly after, including one in Los Angeles organized by Prince’s ex-wives, Manuela Testolini and Mayte Garcia.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The counter in the market’s far right corner, dubbed Club 104, is reserved for emerging talents, changing every few weeks (sometimes sooner).—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Cost concerns are expected to surface during midterms this fall, and an analysis by the nonprofit PowerLines found residents are not likely to get a break any time soon because new gas and electricity rate hike requests could affect more than 80 million Americans.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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After staying face-down on the ice momentarily, he was helped off and never returned.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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While staff were momentarily stunned by the sheer volume of the steal, the suspect took advantage of the distraction, untangling himself from the struggle and bolting for the exit before police could arrive.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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What first appeared to be a common job-interview phishing campaign ultimately revealed a hack so widespread and easy to replicate that investigators fear irreversible damage.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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The city appealed the decision but ultimately lost.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The resolution eventually passed six-to-zero with Alderperson Fred Sanchez abstaining.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Joan Whitney Payson originally bought the Renoir for $100,000 in 1929 and eventually passed it down to her daughter.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
21 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Beyond the rather low efficiency of today’s solar panels in converting the power of the sun into electricity, the transformational potential of solar energy is presently held back by battery storage technology.—
Chelsea Haney
April 10,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2026
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California wouldn’t exist without it, and one of the remaining fragments of the plate presently power the volcanoes of the Cascades.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Franz Wagner, who missed 48 games this year with that mystifying ankle injury, finally started looking like his old self with 18 points, seven rebounds and six assists.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Apr. 2026
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Suddenly Bieber was dancing around, trading fun glances with his fellow-artists, finally gesturing toward the usually obvious fact that a concert might also be an uncomplicatedly good time.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Imminently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imminently. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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