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
Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The Bears’ 2025 penalty total has already ticked up to 20 with eight more coming Sunday.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Barry Levitt, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
The opposite of a tragic coming-out story, Saving Face was a nuanced film ahead of its time that earned it a spot in the lesbian film canon.
—Quispe López, Them., 29 Aug. 2025
Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Jake will need fortitude for the plethora of adversaries coming for him and his family in the upcoming film.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Two California refineries are set to shut down in the coming months, with Phillips 66 scheduled to close its Los Angeles refinery by October and Valero closing its Benicia refinery by April 2026.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The Bears’ 2025 penalty total has already ticked up to 20 with eight more coming Sunday.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
Even more radical was the belief that in the second coming, God would be a woman.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
The opposite of a tragic coming-out story, Saving Face was a nuanced film ahead of its time that earned it a spot in the lesbian film canon.
—Quispe López, Them., 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
And that drop… that drop is coming!
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Jake will need fortitude for the plethora of adversaries coming for him and his family in the upcoming film.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming
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But the funding extension is unlikely to succeed in the Senate, meaning a shutdown is still fast approaching.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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The holiday season is fast approaching, and Walmart has released its list of the top 50 toys of the year.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Staffers plan to open up the detox initiative incrementally and potentially reach capacity by early next year.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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The bears, set to hibernate later this year, with the most votes, advance to the next round, with only one crowned Fat Bear Week champion.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Republicans, who say school security and improving mental health services are the best way to avoid future tragedies, have firmly opposed any new gun control measures.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
20 Sep. 2025
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Payton could be a candidate for a future Team USA coaching role.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ekitike has displayed that in his general play but also his goal celebrations — like the talking hand gesture in the Community Shield, when speculation over Isak’s arrival was still feverish, or his bow in the Merseyside derby — and dancing to his song post-match.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Oak Creek Plan Commission approved the project on an 8-0 vote – with one member not attending, despite opposition from some residents who raised concerns about Buc-ee’s arrival.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The biggest caveat is that both clubs are also entering at a time when the NWSL is under more scrutiny than ever.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Others swapped their own horror stories of letters and packages arriving months—or even years—after being sent.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Built in the Mission Revival architecture style, it was constructed to serve railroad passengers arriving at Tucson's downtown train depot.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber.—
OCVarsity sports staff,
Oc Register,
23 Sep. 2025
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African countries, too, must act quickly, or risk becoming consumers of other nations’ monetary infrastructure.—
Gwera Kiwana,
semafor.com,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And yet what ended up happening was creating this team atmosphere and camaraderie.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Trump has also suggested that, because cold weather events are still taking place, climate change can’t be happening.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Coming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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