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about to

ADJECTIVE
not quite
Synonyms
WEAK
almost at the point of fixing to intending on the verge of ready set willing to
PREPOSITION
not quite
Synonyms
WEAK
almost at the point of fixing to intending on the verge of ready set willing to

Example Sentences

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The course is about to get a whole lot worse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

The Sparks are likely about to trade 2024 first-round pick Rickea Jackson to Chicago this weekend for guard Ariel Atkins, according to reports.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

But those bearish attitudes may be about to meet their match, with first-quarter earnings growth expected to come in at a four-year high, according to Deutsche Bank strategists led by Binky Chadha.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Two weeks ago, the students, some about to take final exams, were told they would have to find a lump sum to repay loans immediately.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

I’m about to brush it off, pretend it’s no big deal like I’ve been doing with Mum and Dad for the last few weeks.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler