as in threat
something that may cause injury or harm
since the end of the Cold War, nuclear annihilation has seemed to be a less likely imminence
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Recent Examples of imminence
That is the reason the apparent imminence of his death is so consequential.
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Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
The apparent shift in Washington reflects public opinion that has been more willing to entertain the possibility of AGI’s imminence.
—Daniel Colson, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
When children among Wyatt’s extended family reach their teen years, the aunts, uncles, and grandparents celebrate the imminence of adulthood with a group vacation, although the destinations tend to be humble in their ambition.
—Nico Lang, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2024
That is the reason the apparent imminence of his death is so consequential.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
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Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
The apparent shift in Washington reflects public opinion that has been more willing to entertain the possibility of AGI’s imminence.
—Daniel Colson, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
When children among Wyatt’s extended family reach their teen years, the aunts, uncles, and grandparents celebrate the imminence of adulthood with a group vacation, although the destinations tend to be humble in their ambition.
—Nico Lang, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2024
That is the reason the apparent imminence of his death is so consequential.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for imminence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imminence
Noun
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While these lizards are not seen as a threat to humans, dogs or cats, Thompson officials noted that people should not attempt to approach Goose.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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Microsoft said the ability to cause infected devices to trust malicious sites allows the threat actor to maintain persistence, likely for use in intelligence collection.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Is the use of generative AI possibly in that same danger zone?—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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As forecasters and residents in hurricane-prone regions brace for more danger, here's a look back at the destructive power of Hurricane Helene.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Imminence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imminence. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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