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Recent Examples of imminently
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.
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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
More imminently, Krugman wrote war costs could collide with fears of artificial intelligence eradicating jobs—or eventually suffering a reversal in fortunes on the market, taking asset prices and business confidence down with it.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Bottega Veneta under Louise Trotter impressed with a textured, architectural approach that fused Milanese Brutalism and sensuality into a wardrobe that felt both sculptural and imminently covetable.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
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
More imminently, Krugman wrote war costs could collide with fears of artificial intelligence eradicating jobs—or eventually suffering a reversal in fortunes on the market, taking asset prices and business confidence down with it.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Bottega Veneta under Louise Trotter impressed with a textured, architectural approach that fused Milanese Brutalism and sensuality into a wardrobe that felt both sculptural and imminently covetable.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imminently
Adverb
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In 2023, shortly before his firing, Altman argued that allowing for some falsehoods can, whatever the risks, confer advantages.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The dust can be seen only shortly before Earthrise, when the particles start to become illuminated by the Earth's light.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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The dots soon became acrid splotches of oil.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Situated inside a luxury hotel, a good LaMelo Ball alley-oop pass away from Spectrum Center, the architect of the Charlotte Hornets’ resurgence is relaxed momentarily.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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At Wednesday’s hearing, that broader debate gave way, at least momentarily, to widespread support for the Clay Theatre’s revival.—
Laura Waxmann,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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An extended strike threatened to disrupt the industry, which could ultimately drive up prices, said Jennifer Martin at Colorado State University’s animal sciences department.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Mascherano talked of formations and technique before ultimately saying his team might’ve been too caught up in the event in the first half.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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But his career ended prematurely when persistent groin problems eventually resulted in the diagnosis of a degenerative right side.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Also in the mix are the Governor’s many female admirers who show up to watch the trial, and a gaggle of fellow-reporters, one of whom eventually becomes Lemann’s lover.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Consider enrolling in a class or talking about philosophical ideas with your peers, because such bold curiosity presently translates into mental growth.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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February 19 – March 20 Certain feelings presently require action to be fully realized.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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When the clock finally ran out, Auriemma walked straight to the tunnel and didn’t shake hands.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Immediately after Heckel’s make, Quinonez nailed a 3-pointer of her own, and Fudd finally got one of her signature deep shots to drop after starting 0-for-4.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Imminently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imminently. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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