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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You can pick up shades of anguish in the actor’s delivery even when triumph is imminent.

From Salon

That suggests that while the prime minister is weaker than ever, a challenge to his leadership is far from imminent.

From BBC

Mr. Amodei seems to base his prediction of massive and imminent job loss on his technological expertise, which is vast, rather than on his understanding of economics, which isn’t.

From The Wall Street Journal

That level was tested in May and August 2024, and again last April, when a bullish piercing line candle provided a timely signal that a bounce was imminent.

From Barron's

A move to the same role at the United States Tennis Association appears imminent, although he has remained tight-lipped - for once - when it comes to his future.

From BBC

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