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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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It’s now heading into the sixth week, with no signs of an imminent end.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Lord Mandelson also appeared to discuss a tax on bankers' bonuses and confirm an imminent bailout package for the Euro on the day before it was announced in 2010.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

But these funds still have scope to reduce positioning further if there isn’t an imminent rally, or if volatility picks up.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Dar also said late Saturday that Iran had allowed 20 more Pakistani-flagged vessels -- or two ships daily -- to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, easing fears of an imminent fuel crisis.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

I promised him I would testify to those very words: Rescued from imminent prospect of death.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.