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

… here to prep for upcoming NBA tryouts.

—Ric Bucher

Her latest accent, acquired after many hours in a local falafel bar, landed her a leading role in an upcoming feature film …

—Minna Towbin

Synonyms of upcoming

• approaching
• impending
• coming
• forthcoming

Examples of upcoming in a Sentence

Upcoming events are posted on our website.

Recent Examples on the Web

The artist also used her post to root for those competing in the upcoming Milan Winter Olympics. —Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026

Here, co-showrunner Geneva Robertson-Dworet breaks down all of that and what to expect from the upcoming episodes. —Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026

The late part of the upcoming weekend could bring us another chance at a wintry mix — stay tuned. —Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026

In this content series, creatives and executives from crowd-favorite denim brands share more about the trends, ideas and innovation shaping their upcoming men’s collections. —Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 13 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for upcoming

• becoming
• forthcoming
• homecoming
• incoming
• oncoming
• shortcoming
• succumbing
• coming
• cumming
• drumming
• gumming
• humming

Kids Definition

upcoming

adjective

up·​com·​ing ˌəp-ˌkəm-iŋ 

: coming soon