upcoming

adjective

up·​com·​ing ˈəp-ˌkə-miŋ How to pronounce upcoming (audio)
: 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

Examples of upcoming in a Sentence

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James Mangold, who was tapped to co-write and direct an upcoming Star Wars film in 2023, was previously attached to a Boba Fett origin story. EW.com, 26 May 2025 Entertainment news and bloopers Billy Joel cancels all of his upcoming shows after revealing brain disorder diagnosis. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025 But what exactly is normal pressure hydrocephalus, or NPH? More details: Billy Joel diagnosed with brain disorder, cancels all upcoming concerts What is normal pressure hydrocephalus? David Oliver, USA Today, 24 May 2025 As a filmmaker, Jenkins produced a variety of projects, including the recent documentary, Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues, and the upcoming film, Harley Flanagan: Wired for Chaos, about the notorious Cro-Mags bassist and frontman. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for upcoming

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of upcoming was in 1943

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“Upcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upcoming. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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upcoming

adjective
up·​com·​ing ˌəp-ˌkəm-iŋ How to pronounce upcoming (audio)
: coming soon

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