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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Barry Manilow has once again postponed his upcoming Las Vegas shows as the singer works his way back from a lung cancer diagnosis late last year.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2026
Sky has unveiled the hosts for the upcoming final two episodes of this first season in the shape of Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham and Doctor Who‘s Ncuti Gatwa.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 2 May 2026
Speaking to Demi Moore at a 92NY event promoting her upcoming album Sound of a Woman, Wilson reflected on the moment that the Ghost actress encouraged her to sing publicly for the first time while working together on the 1995 comedy Now and Then.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Still, the topic will likely be front and center in an upcoming confirmation hearing for the role of surgeon general.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 2 May 2026
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Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2026
Sky has unveiled the hosts for the upcoming final two episodes of this first season in the shape of Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham and Doctor Who‘s Ncuti Gatwa.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 2 May 2026
Speaking to Demi Moore at a 92NY event promoting her upcoming album Sound of a Woman, Wilson reflected on the moment that the Ghost actress encouraged her to sing publicly for the first time while working together on the 1995 comedy Now and Then.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Still, the topic will likely be front and center in an upcoming confirmation hearing for the role of surgeon general.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 2 May 2026
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upcoming
adjective
up·com·ing
ˌəp-ˌkəm-iŋ
: coming soon
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