Definitions

imminent

[im-uh-nuhnt] / ˈɪm ə nənt /

ADJECTIVE

at hand, on the way

Synonyms

STRONGEST

forthcoming immediate impending inevitable likely looming possible probable unavoidable

WEAK

about to happen approaching brewing close coming expectant fast-approaching following gathering in store in the air in the cards in the offing in the wind in view ineluctable inescapable inevasible menacing near nearing next nigh on its way on the horizon on the verge overhanging see it coming threatening to come unescapable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

avoidable distant escapable later never unlikely

WEAK

doubtful far future

Example Sentences

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Both sides have an interest in proclaiming an imminent peace.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Trump said on Saturday an agreement had been "largely negotiated", prompting speculation an announcement could be imminent.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Officials haven’t disclosed at what particular temperature would they think that an explosion is imminent.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

While these have benefited from the Iran war, their price moves are inconsistent with the narrative of an imminent end to hostilities.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

The Sarf faction that had sent me off to Pulefen hung on, despite the not unprecedented embarrassment of being caught lying, until Argaven’s public announcement of the imminent arrival of the Star Ship in Karhide.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

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