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
There are hundreds of seagulls wheeling about, anticipating the imminent haul of fish.
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Ari Daniel, NPR, 11 June 2025
One change that will be evident on BTS’ imminent comeback album — at least in the credits — is the absence of Slow Rabbit, another super-producer under HYBE’s BIGHIT MUSIC who has also been with the boys since their debut.
—Jeff Benjamin, Rolling Stone, 11 June 2025
The warning is in effect until 8:30 p.m. Actions to take when lightning threat is imminent
Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2025
The lawsuit’s claim that retaliation from the Trump administration could be imminent for schools that do not comply with the administration’s demands is not entirely speculative.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
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Ari Daniel, NPR, 11 June 2025
One change that will be evident on BTS’ imminent comeback album — at least in the credits — is the absence of Slow Rabbit, another super-producer under HYBE’s BIGHIT MUSIC who has also been with the boys since their debut.
—Jeff Benjamin, Rolling Stone, 11 June 2025
The warning is in effect until 8:30 p.m. Actions to take when lightning threat is imminent
Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2025
The lawsuit’s claim that retaliation from the Trump administration could be imminent for schools that do not comply with the administration’s demands is not entirely speculative.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imminent
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Some Republicans still hope for a detente between the two men, although that seemed unlikely on Friday as Trump brushed off the idea of an impending makeup call.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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The Thunder do not claim that championship, which also might be out of deference to stealing into the night out of Seattle and perhaps also out of deference to the looming likelihood of an impending NBA return to Seattle.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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Designer and stylist Rachel Zoe, who starred in her own reality show on Bravo, The Rachel Zoe Project, from 2008 to 2013, is returning to the network in the upcoming season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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Heading into season 3, the podcast tackles investing, strategy, and reinvention with high-profile guests, including investor and sports team owner Josh Harris, as well as Magic Johnson, who is appearing on an upcoming episode.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
6 June 2025
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Trump’s tariffs are generating fresh uncertainty forecasters say will further curtail job growth in coming months.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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In coming days, crews will demobilize equipment, clear construction staging areas, test rail signals, and resurface and inspect the track.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
2 June 2025
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“Imminent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imminent. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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