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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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Shares of companies about to be spun off often trade on a when-issued basis to help investors with price discovery.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

So why are there so many questions in markets and in Washington about what he will do now that he is about to be the Fed chair?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

"That's what it's about to be a major champion. You put the work in when nobody's looking."

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Vinny assumed he was about to be offered a job, but soon after they started to talk, Eisman received an emergency call on the other line and put Vinny on hold.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

about to be

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