IMMINENTLY Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

imminently

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Recent Examples of imminently Though a Russian ballistic missile attack against NATO countries is not imminently expected, CIA Director John Ratcliffe went to Moscow this week to warn Russia not to attack, The Wall Street Journal reported. — Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 The spacecraft recently got its last glimpse of terrestrial light before being encapsulated in its rocket's protective payload fairing last week and is imminently bound for liftoff. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026 Though the Khoslas have been understood as the Seahawks’ next owners for more than a month, the belief around the league is that no major changes with the Seattle organization will take place imminently. — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 The theme park is expected to imminently announce that its grand opening celebration will begin on Saturday September 26 with tickets available on its website from $65 per person. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The film is now in pre-production ahead of an October start, with the supporting cast, technical crew and release date to be revealed imminently. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026 Now, the section of the launch vehicle is projected to imminently crash into the moon's near side, which permanently faces Earth. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 30 July 2026 Flash flood emergencies are usually rare situations, when extremely heavy rain is leading to a significant threat to human life and catastrophic damage is already occurring or expected to occur imminently, according to the National Weather Service. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 23 July 2026 That includes in emergency situations, such as when there’s reason to believe evidence may be imminently destroyed. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 22 July 2026

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Yan finally reached the Major Leagues last month, shortly before his 30th birthday, after years of incredible effort.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
He was taken to the medical center as a precaution and Ferrari confirmed shortly before the race resumed that he had been released and was OK.

— Luke Smith, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of shortly

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When the England forward tries to find Cunha behind Guehi, who is momentarily thinking about defending Dorgu down the wing, Anderson is in position to win the ball.

— Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
But about five minutes later, a sharp cracking sound momentarily replaced the shrill squeal of sirens, and the top half of the South Tower imploded, bringing the entire thing down.

— Timothy Townsend, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of momentarily

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Cumbia, a vibrant blend of music and dance, took shape along its banks at El Banco, where drummers still play the rhythms that traveled downstream to Barranquilla and eventually the rest of the world.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
The report, while not binding, adds to international evidence gathered about crimes in the war in Iran, and could eventually be used in efforts to reach justice in international courts.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of eventually

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After decades of promoting the film, Wong’s short feature about her China trip was finally aired throughout the United States on ABC television on February 14, 1957.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
SonoLux Montreal finally opened in late 2025, and was designed to be part hotel, part immersive art experience.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

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