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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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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
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 July 2025
The Little Hoover Commission will compile its findings, and share its recommendations on how to grapple with it all, in coming months.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 21 July 2025
Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The coming of age, intergenerational drama has been acquired by Ad Vitam Distribution for France and I Wonder Pictures for Italy, while early Asian deals are also underway for producer Mandarin Vision, which is handling sales in Asia.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Aug. 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
Beside a residency at the LVCC, additional satellite venues are being finalized and will be named over coming months, as HallowScreamCon seeks to grow into a citywide takeover each October.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 July 2025
The Little Hoover Commission will compile its findings, and share its recommendations on how to grapple with it all, in coming months.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 21 July 2025
Noun
Within minutes, Wisconsin Avenue, one of the city's primary downtown thoroughfares, was filled with people celebrating the coming of peace.
—Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The coming of age, intergenerational drama has been acquired by Ad Vitam Distribution for France and I Wonder Pictures for Italy, while early Asian deals are also underway for producer Mandarin Vision, which is handling sales in Asia.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Aug. 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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Her next performance is set for Nov. 7, just eight days before it was originally set to end on Nov. 15.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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But Jax then came back to strike out the next three — Logan O’Hoppe, Luis Rengifo and Christian Moore.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Aug. 2025
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Past performance gives no indication of future results.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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The two presidents also discussed the concept of future security guarantees for Ukraine, potentially including U.S. military personnel stationed in the country.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Zayn's arrival has completely shaken up the landscape of SmackDown.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Loeb & Loeb has announced the arrival of Natan Leyva to the firm’s Washington, DC office.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 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
Adjective
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Lakers Expected to Make Key Contract Decision Before Season Heading into the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season, Butler will be a huge part of Golden State's goal of winning another championship with Curry.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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With the space franchise's upcoming 60th anniversary looming, fans will likely engage in a massive celebration.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 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 22 Aug. 2025.
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