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
Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 11 June 2025
More prisoners were swapped Monday in a staggered process taking place over coming days, Zelensky and the Russian Defense Ministry announced, though neither side said how many.
—Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
While the team lost out on re-signing Poona Ford during free agency, Caldwell is a potential second coming.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 27 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
The Wu campaign said over $60 million was invested in the Mildred Hailey for hundreds of new units, a community center, play area and more opening within coming months.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 11 June 2025
More prisoners were swapped Monday in a staggered process taking place over coming days, Zelensky and the Russian Defense Ministry announced, though neither side said how many.
—Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Noun
As an aspect of Ana’s coming of age and of the increasing confidence and intimacy amidst all the story’s women, it’s handled with humor and grace.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
While the team lost out on re-signing Poona Ford during free agency, Caldwell is a potential second coming.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 27 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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming
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For Lillard, for Tatum — and now, quite probably, for Haliburton — the issues will linger into next season or rob of them of the chance to play in 2025-26 entirely.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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The third-worst champ by SRS came the next year, when the Sonics won.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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During his time with Manchester United, Cochrane crossed paths with future England international Kobbie Mainoo and Argentina’s Alejandro Garnacho.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Trump previously vetoed an Israeli plan to assassinate Khamenei but has left open the possibility of future action.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Hikers are greeted with large, flat greenspaces upon arrival.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
29 June 2025
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Sánchez and Whitesell celebrated the arrival of their son, Evan, 19, in 2006 and daughter, Ella, in 2008.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
28 June 2025
Verb
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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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The most significant innovation in labor may now be happening in the shift economy—in hospitals, retail stores, and restaurants—among workers who never had the option to work from home.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Sustained, strong winds with even stronger gusts are happening.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
Adjective
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However, Amorim’s decision to leave Ugarte on the bench for the Europa League final suggests the 24-year-old will be more of a special-use player for the upcoming season.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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Trump is pushing lawmakers to pass the bill before the upcoming Independence Day holiday on July 4.—
Sean Conlon,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
30 June 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 3 Jul. 2025.
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