1
as in approaching
being soon to appear or take place
a listing of the coming attractions
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2
as in next
being the one that comes immediately after another
in the coming year
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3
as in future
of a time after the present
over the coming weeks we'll be adding to the staff
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as in arrival
the act of coming upon a scene
the coming of the children meant we could finally get the party started
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as in entering
to move closer to
come here and sit by the fire
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2
as in arriving
to get to a destination
when do you think they'll come?
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3
as in becoming
to eventually have as a state or quality
your dreams can come true
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as in happening
to take place
whatever may come we'll always be together
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as in progressing
to move forward along a course
how is the remodeling job coming?
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Recent Examples of coming
Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
No one expects a rate hike to happen soon, but the overwhelming expectation on Wall Street has been for coming cuts.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Over the course of the novel, Agu undergoes a treacherous coming of age, shedding his former identity as a bookish boy and entering into a manhood marked by extraordinary violence, abuse and horror.
—Katie Kitamura
august 21, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The share of manufacturers using AI has jumped from 16% to 26%, with another third expecting to adopt the technology in coming months.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The Hawks are expecting Nazar to take a leap in the coming years, which could make the extension a huge bargain.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
No one expects a rate hike to happen soon, but the overwhelming expectation on Wall Street has been for coming cuts.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
Celebrate the coming of fall by gathering and examining seeds from the season’s harvest, followed by a taste test to compare flavors.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Over the course of the novel, Agu undergoes a treacherous coming of age, shedding his former identity as a bookish boy and entering into a manhood marked by extraordinary violence, abuse and horror.
—Katie Kitamura
august 21, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
Braun has already begun taping for The Young and the Restless, with her onscreen debut coming this fall.
—Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The share of manufacturers using AI has jumped from 16% to 26%, with another third expecting to adopt the technology in coming months.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming
Adjective
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Ensemble Español, touted as one of the world’s best Spanish dance organizations, kicks off its 50th season this fall, a milestone Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is also fast approaching.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Hunting seasons are fast approaching.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Aug. 2025
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And the company aims to take reuse to even greater levels with its next vehicle, a giant rocket-spaceship combo called Starship.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The new contract is a clear sign that Gasly will remain an integral part of Alpine’s future plans, as well as warding off any possible interest in the Frenchman from teams further up the grid in the coming years when seats open up.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Looking toward human use Although the study remains in its early stages, the results suggest a new approach for future therapies.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The arrivals of Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani inject flair and star power into the Dane’s offensive arsenal.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The story follows a young man who gets caught up in political upheaval as tensions rise in Jerusalem and his village amid British crackdowns prompted by the arrival of Jewish immigrants escaping antisemitism in Europe.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The recent acquisitions of Skyy Moore and Marquez Valdes-Scantling have boosted the 49ers’ depth, but Jennings is their most accomplished wide receiver target entering the season, especially on tough, third-down throws.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Seek professional review or inspection of structures and utilities before entering buildings that are flooded.—
Staff reports,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Rain is forecast to begin arriving along Baja California Sur on Wednesday and continue through Friday, bringing 4 to 8 inches of rain, with greater amounts possible in isolated locations.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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By 2010, Burmese refugees started arriving in earnest.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Almost immediately, Terrell began making a name for himself as a media personality with a decidedly progressive voice, becoming better known for his TV and radio commentary than for his courtroom achievements.—
Peter Elkind,
ProPublica,
27 Aug. 2025
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That’s after becoming China’s top performing stock of 2024, riding investor enthusiasm over government support for local tech.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Aug. 2025
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After the mysterious deaths of the two diamondback rattlesnakes, Cardwell dug up temperature data from a 20-year-old study in the Mojave Desert to help develop a mathematical model for measuring what might be happening inside the desert burrows.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Kehl went unit to unit checking for unlocked doors before happening upon the Ferrell’s condo on the 34th floor, police say.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Coming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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