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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Raye’s upcoming tour dates include spots at Coachella later this month and at Lollapalooza in August.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2024
Music Billy Joel scores hit after hit at Petco Park concert
May 15, 2016
Their upcoming San Diego concert comes in a year that promises many new things in store for both musicians.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2024
Answer: Congratulations on your upcoming adventure!
—Liz Weston, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2024
Don’t miss out on upcoming eclipse and space stories!
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024
In a fun Instagram video jointly posted on their band account and member Joey McIntyre's account on April 4, the boy band announced that their upcoming album, Still Kids, will be released on May 17.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
Florentino Primera confirms upcoming new album Florentino Primera, of the iconic Venezuelan brother duo Servando y Florentino, is working on an upcoming new album.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 6 Apr. 2024
Dolly Parton, Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs, Willie Nelson, George Strait, Carly Pearce, Thomas Rhett and Lainey Wilson are among the country stars set to appear on the upcoming tribute album Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 5 Apr. 2024
In a recent Instagram snap, five weeks before her most recent post, Waterhouse teased her upcoming album with a cheeky pregnancy reference.
—USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2024
Music Billy Joel scores hit after hit at Petco Park concert
May 15, 2016
Their upcoming San Diego concert comes in a year that promises many new things in store for both musicians.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2024
Answer: Congratulations on your upcoming adventure!
—Liz Weston, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2024
Don’t miss out on upcoming eclipse and space stories!
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024
In a fun Instagram video jointly posted on their band account and member Joey McIntyre's account on April 4, the boy band announced that their upcoming album, Still Kids, will be released on May 17.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
Florentino Primera confirms upcoming new album Florentino Primera, of the iconic Venezuelan brother duo Servando y Florentino, is working on an upcoming new album.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 6 Apr. 2024
Dolly Parton, Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs, Willie Nelson, George Strait, Carly Pearce, Thomas Rhett and Lainey Wilson are among the country stars set to appear on the upcoming tribute album Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 5 Apr. 2024
In a recent Instagram snap, five weeks before her most recent post, Waterhouse teased her upcoming album with a cheeky pregnancy reference.
—USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
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upcoming
adjective
up·com·ing
ˌəp-ˌkəm-iŋ
: coming soon
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