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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However, the simulation wasn’t looking at whether the board members are excited for upcoming events.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
That could put them at a disadvantage compared to upcoming glasses like those from Google, which have a display for showing information along with providing verbal answers.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
The upcoming conjunction will be a party between the moon – Earth's only natural satellite – as well as a star named Regulus in the constellation Leo and Venus.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
But despite the glaring issues facing West Ham, Potter saw signs of encouragement for upcoming games against Palace and Everton.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
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John Werner, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
That could put them at a disadvantage compared to upcoming glasses like those from Google, which have a display for showing information along with providing verbal answers.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
The upcoming conjunction will be a party between the moon – Earth's only natural satellite – as well as a star named Regulus in the constellation Leo and Venus.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
But despite the glaring issues facing West Ham, Potter saw signs of encouragement for upcoming games against Palace and Everton.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Upcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upcoming. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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upcoming
adjective
up·com·ing
ˌəp-ˌkəm-iŋ
: coming soon
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