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 National Weather Service sent out a series of flash flood warnings in the early hours Friday before issuing flash flood emergencies -- a rare alert notifying of imminent danger.
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arkansasonline.com, 6 July 2025
Trump's position was that the U.S. had removed any imminent threat posed by Iran, according to the official, who was not authorized to comment publicly about sensitive diplomatic talks and spoke on condition of anonymity.
—Arkansas Online, 24 June 2025
No president has the authority to bomb another country that does not pose an imminent threat to the US without the approval of Congress.
—Andrew Stanton
jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Trump’s position was that the U.S. had removed any imminent threat posed by Iran, according to the official who was not authorized to comment publicly about sensitive diplomatic talks and spoke on condition of anonymity.
—Melanie Lidman, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
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arkansasonline.com, 6 July 2025
Trump's position was that the U.S. had removed any imminent threat posed by Iran, according to the official, who was not authorized to comment publicly about sensitive diplomatic talks and spoke on condition of anonymity.
—Arkansas Online, 24 June 2025
No president has the authority to bomb another country that does not pose an imminent threat to the US without the approval of Congress.
—Andrew Stanton
jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Trump’s position was that the U.S. had removed any imminent threat posed by Iran, according to the official who was not authorized to comment publicly about sensitive diplomatic talks and spoke on condition of anonymity.
—Melanie Lidman, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 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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Wilson is embracing his upcoming season with the Giants and making sure his leadership tactics are top-notch.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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The Ozark actress, who plays the Silver Surfer in the upcoming Marvel Studios sci-fi adventure, offered her reaction to critics who've objected to her being cast as the Silver Surfer, an alien character whom some fans think should be male.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
12 July 2025
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The Salvation Army and American Red Cross will be setting up food kitchens in coming days, Gov. Bush said.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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Reports have indicated that Ye may continue attending proceedings once the defense begins presenting its case, expected to start in the next coming days.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
13 June 2025
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“Imminent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imminent. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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