upcoming
adjective
up·com·ing
ˈəp-ˌkə-miŋ 
: happening or appearing soon : forthcoming, approaching
a list of upcoming events
the upcoming election
… snippets of upcoming shows …—
Mike Hogan
Mike Hogan… here to prep for upcoming NBA tryouts.—Ric Bucher
Ric BucherHer latest accent, acquired after many hours in a local falafel bar, landed her a leading role in an upcoming feature film …—Minna Towbin
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The economist pointed to the upcoming Politburo meeting and the Central Economic Work Conference later this month for policymakers’ signals on next year’s economic priorities.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Dec. 2025
The excavations were part of a three-year investigation aimed at shaping the Palace's upcoming restoration work.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 Dec. 2025
The limited-time promotion includes Outbound’s upcoming Yosemite and Sedona properties.
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Olivia Dean has secured partial refunds for fans after publicly criticizing Ticketmaster and AXS over inflated resale prices for her upcoming North American tour.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 1 Dec. 2025
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Dec. 2025
The excavations were part of a three-year investigation aimed at shaping the Palace's upcoming restoration work.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 Dec. 2025
The limited-time promotion includes Outbound’s upcoming Yosemite and Sedona properties.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
Olivia Dean has secured partial refunds for fans after publicly criticizing Ticketmaster and AXS over inflated resale prices for her upcoming North American tour.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 1 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for upcoming
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“Upcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upcoming. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
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upcoming
adjective
up·com·ing
ˌəp-ˌkəm-iŋ
: coming soon
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