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verb

present participle of come
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Recent Examples of coming
Adjective
Key inputs to this call include the tendencies of mature bull markets, some likely profit-margin slippage from tariffs, moderating earnings gains and the chance that the Fed will resume rate cuts in coming months. Michael Santoli, CNBC, 14 June 2025 Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is scheduled to head to the Group of Seven summit in Canada in coming days, may also have an opportunity to advance the trade talks with Trump while there. Arkansas Online, 13 June 2025
Noun
Reconciling with some more ugly, shameful guilty parts of a young woman’s coming of age was really exciting to me. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 May 2025 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
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 See All Example Sentences for coming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming
Adjective
  • Equip recruiters with [hone screen guides that confirm genuine interest, explain next steps, and share realistic timelines.
    Susan LaMotte, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Multiple federal health officials said planning has been ongoing for the next steps of the reorganization and merger, even as Kennedy has cited the court rulings as a reason to dodge questions about the restructuring on Capitol Hill.
    Alexander Tin, CBS News, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • The note also explained not to include specific details about deliberations in any future notes.
    Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz , Maria Paronich , Brendan McDonald, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
  • The change caught transit advocates by surprise and left them hoping for future legislation to plug the funding hole in the only Miami-Dade rail project with a short-term path to crucial federal dollars.
    Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • Hikers are greeted with large, flat greenspaces upon arrival.
    Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 29 June 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • But what’s happening now has nothing to do with efficiency.
    Dr. Ardem Patapoutian, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Israel's blockade of aid on Gaza — including electricity — is entering its third week.
    Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 15 Mar. 2025
  • 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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