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

Learn more about her journey to success as well as her upcoming collaborations here. —Amber Roberson, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Dec. 2025

But considering the Cowboys only hold three picks in the first four rounds of the upcoming draft (eight total expected), the premium picks need to go to the defensive side of the ball. —Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Dec. 2025

Now, the question is whether that divergence will continue, as focus shifts to upcoming inflation and employment data. —Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2025

The upcoming release, Milky Way All Caramel, hits stores nationally beginning in January 2026. —Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025

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