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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In addition to playing its first home games of the season in Storrs and the upcoming schedule of matches in New Haven, the team has also continued to do community work in Bridgeport and runs a youth academy in Danbury.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
The stadium capacity was increased from 28,000 for the upcoming World Cup, and the temporary stands were open for the first time on Saturday as a test run.
—Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
For older students, sport-specific training programs are available in football, basketball, soccer, flag football, water polo, and field hockey, allowing athletes to sharpen their skills and prepare for upcoming seasons.
—Cullen Gibson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
Manager Tony Vitello said before Friday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates that Susac should be ready to return during the team’s upcoming three-city road trip against the Dodgers, A’s and Diamondbacks, but added that Susac likely won’t join the team in Los Angeles (May 11-14).
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
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P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
The stadium capacity was increased from 28,000 for the upcoming World Cup, and the temporary stands were open for the first time on Saturday as a test run.
—Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
For older students, sport-specific training programs are available in football, basketball, soccer, flag football, water polo, and field hockey, allowing athletes to sharpen their skills and prepare for upcoming seasons.
—Cullen Gibson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
Manager Tony Vitello said before Friday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates that Susac should be ready to return during the team’s upcoming three-city road trip against the Dodgers, A’s and Diamondbacks, but added that Susac likely won’t join the team in Los Angeles (May 11-14).
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
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“Upcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upcoming. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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upcoming
adjective
up·com·ing
ˌəp-ˌkəm-iŋ
: coming soon
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