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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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
Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Others, like transportation and warehousing, probably brought on more workers because of the tariffs but are likely to pull back in coming months, experts say.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 2 May 2025
Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
In the twentieth century, Western thinking about revolutions changed again with the coming of the Bolsheviks in Russia and the violence and oppression that ensued.
—Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
Among the highlights for the coming year is the Long March 8A rocket, a variant of the existing Long March 8, but with a larger, more powerful second stage, boosting payload capacity to a 700-kilometer Sun-synchronous orbit from 5,000 kilograms to 7,000 kg.
—Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Tariffs are already reducing the amounts of goods shipped to the U.S. from China, setting the stage for fewer items on shelves in coming months, writes Forbes senior contributor Pamela Danziger.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Others, like transportation and warehousing, probably brought on more workers because of the tariffs but are likely to pull back in coming months, experts say.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 2 May 2025
Noun
It was withdrawn when Microsoft first unleashed it on the world, and was put through a privacy and security sheep dip before its second coming.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
In the twentieth century, Western thinking about revolutions changed again with the coming of the Bolsheviks in Russia and the violence and oppression that ensued.
—Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
Here's what to know about the dry weather metro Phoenix has seen in the past months, including when the last rain fell and what to expect in the coming days.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
Among the highlights for the coming year is the Long March 8A rocket, a variant of the existing Long March 8, but with a larger, more powerful second stage, boosting payload capacity to a 700-kilometer Sun-synchronous orbit from 5,000 kilograms to 7,000 kg.
—Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
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The same percentage of employers plan to increase their family health benefits vendors in the next two to three years.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Donut Lab Emerges From Stealth Mode With the Verge TS getting noticed, Donut Lab was ready to enter its next phase.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Last year, Newsom signed Assembly Bill X2-1, which requires California refineries to maintain minimum amounts of gasoline inventories in the hopes of preventing future price spikes.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
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Your reaction to conflict, pressure and unexpected challenges predicts your future success.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Hydrangeas that only bloom on the current year's fresh, green growth (also referred to as new wood) should be neatened up or cut back in early spring, well before the arrival of summer.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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Harris-Dawson reshuffled the council’s committee assignments last year, offering plum spots to the newest arrivals.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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The senior forward has played at Boise State since 2021, becoming a starter seven games into his freshman campaign.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Mar. 2025
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Ahead of his next Olympic run in 1988, Lewis took to the track wearing a yellow and blue bodysuit at the 1985 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, becoming the first runner to sport a bodysuit in competition.—
Justine Fisher,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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But what’s happening now has nothing to do with efficiency.—
Dr. Ardem Patapoutian,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Banks need clear data lineage and cleansing processes to ensure their recommendations actually reflect what’s happening in customers’ financial lives.—
Jody Bhagat,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Athletic reported on Wednesday that West Ham were progressing in their talks with Potter, with the club later confirming the departure of Julen Lopetegui after six months in charge.—
Stuart James,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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This program, which began in 2022, is designed to rectify historic problems with IDR plans that prevented many borrowers from progressing toward 20- or 25-year loan forgiveness.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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James Mangold, who was tapped to co-write and direct an upcoming Star Wars film in 2023, was previously attached to a Boba Fett origin story.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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Entertainment news and bloopers Billy Joel cancels all of his upcoming shows after revealing brain disorder diagnosis.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Israel's blockade of aid on Gaza — including electricity — is entering its third week.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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The reeling Heat put together a quality effort against the talented Celtics, entering halftime with the score tied at 50 and entering the fourth quarter trailing by just one point.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Coming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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