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
In recent years, the El Paso Police Department, El Paso County sheriff's office and even the U.S. Border Patrol have revised their policies to limit vehicle pursuits to chasing violent offenders who present an imminent threat to the public.
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Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Yet, BofA argues, the catalyst for an upside breakout is real and imminent.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 28 July 2025
The plan, much tougher than the ultimate deal would be, was leaked to the press and made to seem imminent, even though negotiations were continuing.
—New York Times, 25 July 2025
Israel and Hamas are engaged in indirect talks in Qatar aimed at reaching a 60-day ceasefire though there has been no sign of any imminent breakthrough.
—Hussam Al-Masri, USA Today, 19 July 2025
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Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Yet, BofA argues, the catalyst for an upside breakout is real and imminent.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 28 July 2025
The plan, much tougher than the ultimate deal would be, was leaked to the press and made to seem imminent, even though negotiations were continuing.
—New York Times, 25 July 2025
Israel and Hamas are engaged in indirect talks in Qatar aimed at reaching a 60-day ceasefire though there has been no sign of any imminent breakthrough.
—Hussam Al-Masri, USA Today, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imminent
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Fernandes Anderson was staring down an impending $5,000 fine for a state ethics violation around that time period, for hiring two immediate family members to her City Council staff, giving them raises, and in the case of her sister, a bonus.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
10 July 2025
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Gunn also makes an appealing choice by having the Daily Planet team pile into Mister Terrific’s T-craft flight vessel to help rescue Superman and stop an impending disaster.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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The school plans to kick off the upcoming high school football season with the new seating, which replaced crumbling concrete bleachers that were estimated at roughly 50 years old.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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Florida State University on Thursday joined the University of Florida in approving plans to increase costs for out-of-state students during the upcoming academic year.—
Kathy Laskowski,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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Beside a residency at the LVCC, additional satellite venues are being finalized and will be named over coming months, as HallowScreamCon seeks to grow into a citywide takeover each October.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
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The Little Hoover Commission will compile its findings, and share its recommendations on how to grapple with it all, in coming months.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
21 July 2025
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“Imminent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imminent. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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