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 show's network, CBS, announced in July that the upcoming season would be the franchise's last.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Mar. 2026
The animatronic, says Storer, was an important investment for the park, as Legoland in Lego Galaxy was cognizant of guests becoming bored in what will surely be one of the park’s longest lines this upcoming spring and summer season.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
In addition to upcoming long-term closures due to ongoing construction on Interstate 94, drivers should also prepare for complete overnight closures along that same highway next week in Waukesha County.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Netflix productions in Los Angeles include Nobody Wants This S2, Running Point S2, The Lincoln Lawyer S4, the upcoming film Animals directed by Ben Affleck, Beef S2, and Monster S4.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
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Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Mar. 2026
The animatronic, says Storer, was an important investment for the park, as Legoland in Lego Galaxy was cognizant of guests becoming bored in what will surely be one of the park’s longest lines this upcoming spring and summer season.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
In addition to upcoming long-term closures due to ongoing construction on Interstate 94, drivers should also prepare for complete overnight closures along that same highway next week in Waukesha County.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Netflix productions in Los Angeles include Nobody Wants This S2, Running Point S2, The Lincoln Lawyer S4, the upcoming film Animals directed by Ben Affleck, Beef S2, and Monster S4.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Upcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upcoming. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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upcoming
adjective
up·com·ing
ˌəp-ˌkəm-iŋ
: coming soon
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