1
: immediately due in sequence or development
in the coming year
2
: gaining importance
the coming trend
Examples of coming in a Sentence
Noun
the coming of the children meant we could finally get the party started
Adjective
The company has many plans for the coming year.
An official announcement will be made in the coming days.
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Marcel Ruiz, IndieWire, 8 June 2026
After fighting off those who called him a diva, after fending off those who called him the second coming of Terrell Owens, Brown is leaving Philadelphia in such a way that will not spare him from being crudely cast in those caricatures.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
At some point, China will have to start buying more oil again, but the exact timing is unclear in the coming months, De Haan said.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 10 June 2026
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Noun
All of my most memorable coming of age moments have occurred in my summers, vacations, and everything in between alongside my childhood friends in PR.
—Marcel Ruiz, IndieWire, 8 June 2026
After fighting off those who called him a diva, after fending off those who called him the second coming of Terrell Owens, Brown is leaving Philadelphia in such a way that will not spare him from being crudely cast in those caricatures.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Adjective
The report expects that shares could rise after trading starts but will probably depreciate in coming months as employees and other inside shareholders are allowed to sell their shares — suggesting investors wait before buying into the stock.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
At some point, China will have to start buying more oil again, but the exact timing is unclear in the coming months, De Haan said.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 10 June 2026
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“Coming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coming. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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