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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Beyond that, Howe will analyse footage of previous matches and of upcoming opponents.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
But with the center’s upcoming transition to United Community Center ownership, Wentland worries that student-friendly scheduling — especially during semester changes, school breaks and clinical rotations — may no longer be available.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
After President Joe Biden withdrew his reelection campaign yesterday, the endorsements have been rolling in for Vice President Kamala Harris to be selected as the Democratic nominee for the upcoming election.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
Lululemon and Fanatics are expanding their partnership with the National Hockey League by expanding their fan apparel collection to all 32 teams for the upcoming 2025-26 season.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
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Chris Waugh, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
But with the center’s upcoming transition to United Community Center ownership, Wentland worries that student-friendly scheduling — especially during semester changes, school breaks and clinical rotations — may no longer be available.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
After President Joe Biden withdrew his reelection campaign yesterday, the endorsements have been rolling in for Vice President Kamala Harris to be selected as the Democratic nominee for the upcoming election.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
Lululemon and Fanatics are expanding their partnership with the National Hockey League by expanding their fan apparel collection to all 32 teams for the upcoming 2025-26 season.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Upcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upcoming. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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upcoming
adjective
up·com·ing
ˌəp-ˌkəm-iŋ
: coming soon
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