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about to be

ADJECTIVE

prospective

Synonyms

STRONGEST

eventual expected proposed soon-to-be

WEAK

approaching awaited coming considered destined forthcoming future hoped-for imminent impending intended likely looked-for planned possible promised to come to-be

Antonyms

WEAK

agreed concurred

Example Sentences

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When Jon Doyle got a text from his publisher out of the blue, he assumed his debut book was about to be dropped.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

You were about to be hit with a proverbial golf ball.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Markets are about to be left without the steady drumbeat of earnings.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Wilson’s side, eager to strike some sort of settlement agreement, was still hopeful that all was about to be resolved, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“You’re about to be late with your paper. Either turn it in now or fail the class,” she replied.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser

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