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 his mind, Dorothy’s rape and murder wasn’t fading into history, over and done with; was imminent, inevitable.
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Lili Anolik, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
Goldsmith didn’t specifically address the media reports of an imminent deal, of course.
—Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 12 Jan. 2026
But, unlike most of them, Janet was a student of history, aware that every generation of Christians since the death of Jesus has had elaborate theories as to why his return was imminent.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Ilya Nabokov's arrival is imminent.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 12 Jan. 2026
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So researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota developed a system that uses real-time signals to warn about impending issues.—
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Instead, must investigate the history of the colony and attempt to save it from an impending disaster, all while struggling to survive in the harsh lunar environment devoid of oxygen.—
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John Mulaney has postponed three upcoming shows in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.—
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The arbitration hearing will allow for both sides to receive a specific contractual figure if no settlement is reached in the upcoming weeks.—
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The self-assessment tax deadline is fast approaching, but landlords and the self-employed will soon have new HMRC requirements to follow – known as Making Tax Digital.—
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Otherwise, the Supreme Court’s effective deadline to add final cases for this term — which puts them on track for a decision by the summer — is fast approaching.—
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The central bank’s monthly Survey of Consumer Expectations found that Americans’ perceived probability of missing a minimum debt payment in the coming months rose to the highest level since April 2020.—
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First phase of 205 interim housing beds expected to open in coming months, with the remaining services coming online by early 2028.—
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“Imminent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imminent. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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