as in upcoming
being soon to appear or take place
we're looking forward to your oncoming visit
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Recent Examples of oncoming
High school siblings, including one who was days away from his graduation, were killed in a crash when their vehicle hydroplaned into oncoming traffic, Nebraska authorities say.
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Mike Stunson
july 3, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2025
The video shows Roberts driving into the wrong lane again into oncoming traffic.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
One tunnel, narrow and single-laned, feels like a scene from a thriller where oncoming cars seemingly play a game of chicken.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Then the steering wheel wobbled momentarily, and instead of turning it proceeded straight into the lane meant for oncoming traffic, prompting a honk from a car behind it.
—Abhirup Roy, USA Today, 27 June 2025
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Mike Stunson
july 3, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2025
The video shows Roberts driving into the wrong lane again into oncoming traffic.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
One tunnel, narrow and single-laned, feels like a scene from a thriller where oncoming cars seemingly play a game of chicken.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Then the steering wheel wobbled momentarily, and instead of turning it proceeded straight into the lane meant for oncoming traffic, prompting a honk from a car behind it.
—Abhirup Roy, USA Today, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oncoming
Adjective
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Wilson is embracing his upcoming season with the Giants and making sure his leadership tactics are top-notch.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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Ozzy recently announced his upcoming memoir, Last Rites, on Thursday, July 10.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The impending invasion of Victoria (Bryce Dallas Howard) and her army of newborn vampires inspires an unlikely alliance between the Cullen coven and Jacob's Quileute pack, setting the stage for some kickass action sequences.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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And with the impending great wealth transfer, in which women in particular are expected to inherit trillions upon trillions of dollars, that could have profound effects on charitable giving throughout the country in the near future.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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In coming months, the project will go through various public hearings, but the meeting on Thursday was aimed at giving planning commissioners and the public a look at the overall project and a chance to give feedback for moving forward.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
21 June 2025
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In coming months, the duties are projected to sharply increase prices and curtail consumer spending, which makes up about 70% of economic activity.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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“Oncoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oncoming. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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