1
as in impending
giving signs of immediate occurrence
a storm is imminent, so you should seek shelter now
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2
as in upcoming
being soon to appear or take place
an imminent development that should radically transform how we treat the disease
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Recent Examples of imminent
The next pandemic may arrive with warnings that must be quickly recognized and responded to before the human emergency is imminent.
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Charles J. Lockwood, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
Yet the program faces an imminent funding shortfall.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Samantha doesn’t seem that bothered by the news of her imminent death.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Now, imminent changes to eligibility for CalFresh — California’s version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, more commonly known as food stamps — threaten to leave more San Diegans hungry and reliant on local help.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
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Charles J. Lockwood, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
Yet the program faces an imminent funding shortfall.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Samantha doesn’t seem that bothered by the news of her imminent death.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Now, imminent changes to eligibility for CalFresh — California’s version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, more commonly known as food stamps — threaten to leave more San Diegans hungry and reliant on local help.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imminent
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And its impending move is likely to increase the organization’s capital costs and expenses.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Hard contact yielded minimal results but hope for an impending breakthrough.—
Matt Kawahara,
Houston Chronicle,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are expecting a decision about Aaron Rodgers' future before the upcoming NFL draft, according to a new report.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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By recently declining Williams’ $10 million bonus, that money was added into what’s now a $32 million non-guaranteed salary for the upcoming season.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Election Day on Tuesday, April 7, is fast approaching.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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There are signs that the summer season is fast approaching.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ten nations, including K-pop giant South Korea, the Philippines, Malaysia and Laos are set to compete in the inaugural competition, with more participants to be announced in the coming months, according to the contest’s website.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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On top of changes to Medicaid, the recent expiration of enhanced tax credits that heavily subsidized the cost of health insurance sold through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, will add to the country’s uninsured numbers In coming years.—
Suzanne King,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Imminent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imminent. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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