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
Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, several other brands are set to debut on the Plaza in the coming months, including a popup of LoveShackFancy and Italian restaurant Vertice.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
Arkansas Online, 26 Dec. 2025
In 15 games, Flournoy has hauled in 35 receptions for 407 yards and four touchdowns — with his fourth coming in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Dec. 2025
Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
That doesn't mean there's nothing exciting coming Buck's way in the back half of season 9.
—Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The school documented a rise in unexplained injuries among the boys in the coming months, but did not thoroughly investigate the source of the injuries, the lawsuit alleges.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, several other brands are set to debut on the Plaza in the coming months, including a popup of LoveShackFancy and Italian restaurant Vertice.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
It was founded in 1892 with the coming of the railroad.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Dec. 2025
In 15 games, Flournoy has hauled in 35 receptions for 407 yards and four touchdowns — with his fourth coming in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Dec. 2025
Verb
There is a war coming, and Iger’s and del Toro’s diametric comments only begin to hint at it.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
That doesn't mean there's nothing exciting coming Buck's way in the back half of season 9.
—Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming
Adjective
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Christmas is fast approaching, and Kylie is still nowhere to be found.—
Veronica Fulton,
NBC news,
18 Dec. 2025
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Christmas Day is fast approaching.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
18 Dec. 2025
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The next Holy Year is not expected before 2033, when the Catholic Church may hold a special one to mark 2,000 years since the death of Jesus.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Kentucky lawmakers are back in Frankfort, with key decisions to make about the state's next two-year budget following significant federal cuts.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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However, after his conviction on assault and harassment charges, Marvel dropped him from future projects.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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Have a suggestion for a future story?—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The clean double-breasted buttons instantly add elegance to your airport outfit, especially when paired with a matching Amazon Essentials Turtleneck and sleek black Libin Wide-leg Dress Pants to keep you warm and comfortable from takeoff to arrival.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Upon arrival, officers found the injured man and woman, and the officers applied a tourniquet and recruited help from emergency medical personnel, per the release from PPB.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While interviewing the mayor, a vehicle was seen entering the property after the gate was opened.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Video surveillance footage showed the two men entering a shower, according to the affidavit.—
Lori Dunn,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Emergency medical personnel transported Strother to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving, according to the BCA.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ricotta gnocchi takes after the Parisian model, finished in a pan until each piece has a deep-brown oval sear, arriving simply sauced in lemon and fragrant black pepper under a blanket of Parmesan.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
7 Jan. 2026
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Herro proved to be a quality bench player earlier in his career, becoming the first and only Heat player to ever win the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award during the 2021-22 season.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Sustained, strong winds with even stronger gusts are happening.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Emotions were on full display with many expressing sadness and frustration, not only over Wednesday's federal raid, but raids happening around the Twin Cities over the last 40 days.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Coming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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