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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Michael Judd, an attorney for news media, urged the judge to keep the upcoming hearing entirely open.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
Angel’s upcoming theatrical releases include Andy Serkis’ adaptation of Animal Farm and Young Washington, starring Sir Ben Kingsley, Kelsey Grammer, Mary-Louise Parker, and William Franklyn-Miller.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
But as the group seeks to pull in more neighbors, a core group of those most closely affected by the upcoming construction has emerged as petition event regulars.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
The Panthers hope Dowdle doesn’t have similar success against them during the upcoming season.
—Mike Kaye
updated March 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
Angel’s upcoming theatrical releases include Andy Serkis’ adaptation of Animal Farm and Young Washington, starring Sir Ben Kingsley, Kelsey Grammer, Mary-Louise Parker, and William Franklyn-Miller.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
But as the group seeks to pull in more neighbors, a core group of those most closely affected by the upcoming construction has emerged as petition event regulars.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
The Panthers hope Dowdle doesn’t have similar success against them during the upcoming season.
—Mike Kaye
updated March 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
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upcoming
adjective
up·com·ing
ˌəp-ˌkəm-iŋ
: coming soon
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