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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That’s what gives IO Interactive’s upcoming 007 First Light (due out in 2026) such alluring potential.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2025
In Season 2, Episode 7, it was announced that the team had secured a massive 400% raise for the upcoming 2025–26 season.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
More recently, the actress stirred buzz for gaining 30 pounds to play boxer Christy Martin in an upcoming biopic.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 18 June 2025
The upcoming 794-foot Luminara will stop at 10 new ports in Asia, including Cebu in the Philippines, Semarang in Indonesia, and Miyazaki in Japan.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 June 2025
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2025
In Season 2, Episode 7, it was announced that the team had secured a massive 400% raise for the upcoming 2025–26 season.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
More recently, the actress stirred buzz for gaining 30 pounds to play boxer Christy Martin in an upcoming biopic.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 18 June 2025
The upcoming 794-foot Luminara will stop at 10 new ports in Asia, including Cebu in the Philippines, Semarang in Indonesia, and Miyazaki in Japan.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 June 2025
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“Upcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upcoming. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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upcoming
adjective
up·com·ing
ˌəp-ˌkəm-iŋ
: coming soon
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