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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Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
The first wave of Social Security payments for December is scheduled to be distributed this week, less than a month until the upcoming cost-of-living adjustment takes effect.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
After Habba’s appointment was first challenged this summer, judges paused sentencings, plea agreements, and upcoming trials until DOJ provided clarity on who had lawful authority to sign filings.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 8 Dec. 2025
The duo will still complete their upcoming tour dates in 2026 before the split.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Dec. 2025
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“Upcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upcoming. Accessed 9 Dec. 2025.
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upcoming
adjective
up·com·ing
ˌəp-ˌkəm-iŋ
: coming soon
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