1
as in impending
giving signs of immediate occurrence
a storm is imminent, so you should seek shelter now
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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
Under Texas law, injury to a child can include acts or omissions that cause serious bodily harm or place a child in imminent danger, though officials have not publicly detailed the specific actions that led to the charges in this case.
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Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Russian telegram channel Astra — labeled a foreign agent by authorities — injected a note of skepticism, pointing out that Putin has spoken about the nuclear-capable missile’s imminent readiness at least 10 times since 2021.
—Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
The expectation, according to a league source, is that no decision will be imminent.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 12 May 2026
The War Powers Resolution should be revised to trigger a presidential requirement to notify Congress prior to initiating military activity, unless there is an imminent threat to the country, rather than providing notification after such action is undertaken.
—James Cramer, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2026
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Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Russian telegram channel Astra — labeled a foreign agent by authorities — injected a note of skepticism, pointing out that Putin has spoken about the nuclear-capable missile’s imminent readiness at least 10 times since 2021.
—Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
The expectation, according to a league source, is that no decision will be imminent.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 12 May 2026
The War Powers Resolution should be revised to trigger a presidential requirement to notify Congress prior to initiating military activity, unless there is an imminent threat to the country, rather than providing notification after such action is undertaken.
—James Cramer, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imminent
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Pushed by an exacting director to pour her grief into the performance, she is simultaneously visited by the ghost of her deceased partner, who carries an impending climate prophecy.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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That show landed in the summer of 2020, right when the country needed a charming, good-hearted antidote to the terrors of COVID lockdown and an impending election.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
16 May 2026
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Stoneman Douglas senior Gio Rojas could be a Top-10 first-round pick in the upcoming July MLB draft.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Paul McCartney, 15 months after closing out Saturday Night Live‘s 50th anniversary special with a memorable Abbey Road medley, returned to the late night show with a performance of the lead single from his upcoming album, as well as a Wings classic.—
William Vaillancourt,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2026
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Memorial Day Weekend is fast approaching, and some brands are doing us all a favor by serving up early deals and coupon codes.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
14 May 2026
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As for those still deliberating, Decision Day is fast approaching.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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Nvidia’s growth outlook, while still strong, is expected to decelerate in the coming years, which could further impede the stock’s momentum.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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Should Rivian secure two to three more OEM partnerships in the coming years, licensing and platform revenue could realistically approach $8 billion annually by 2032.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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“Imminent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imminent. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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