COMINGS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

comings

noun

plural of coming

as in arrivals

the act of coming upon a scene the coming of the children meant we could finally get the party started

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Recent Examples of comings An array of pillars, permanent marks, the imposing Napoleonic-era Spitbank Fort, as well as the comings-and-goings of ferries and even the hovercraft going back and forth between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for comings

Noun

The Iranian diaspora spans multiple generations and waves of exile, from those who left after the 1979 revolution to more recent arrivals who fled crackdowns and protest movements.

— Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
But its arrivals-to-departures ratio—a measure of hires relative to exits—has fallen sharply, according to Zeki.

— Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of arrivals

Noun

Fights broke out when some students protested Yiannopoulos’ appearances and accused him of hate speech, while others celebrated him as a champion of free speech.

— Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Getty Images The Atlanta Braves have employed countless players throughout their long history, from Hall of Fame stars to short-term contributors whose careers in Atlanta were measured in only a handful of appearances.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026