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as in upcoming
being soon to appear or take place
everyone's excited about the forthcoming company gala
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as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
it's hard to tell what her views on that hot-button issue exactly are, as she's not very forthcoming
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Recent Examples of forthcoming
The End is published or forthcoming in seven languages.
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Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
Morgan was more forthcoming about his expectations for the company, and said demand for the Apollo is already apparent.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
They may be asked how many songs from a forthcoming Taylor Swift album will top the streaming charts.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Today, the emotive dark-pop Los Angeles band returns after nearly four years to announce their forthcoming album, Dancing on the Wall—and with that, the release of the titular lead single.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
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Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
Morgan was more forthcoming about his expectations for the company, and said demand for the Apollo is already apparent.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
They may be asked how many songs from a forthcoming Taylor Swift album will top the streaming charts.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Today, the emotive dark-pop Los Angeles band returns after nearly four years to announce their forthcoming album, Dancing on the Wall—and with that, the release of the titular lead single.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forthcoming
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Boston is expected to see periods of snow and rain throughout the upcoming week, as highs remain well above freezing for the area, according to National Weather Service forecasts.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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Named Issac 0, the company launched the autonomous robot as a prequel to their upcoming robot Issac, which will be released later this year.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Glenn is an outspoken mental health and LGBTQ+ advocate.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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Readers will remember Carano from being fired from The Mandalorian after her outspoken conservative views ruffled feathers on social media.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
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And that means the regular season is fast approaching.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The deadline to submit a claim form for a 23andMe settlement is fast approaching.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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The most important issue facing the county is ensuring that the felt needs of residents are prioritized, and that the community feels seen, heard and responded to through honest, timely communication.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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Preparation before the storm, honest assessment after.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The idea is that by doing this little bit of work ahead of time, the coming week will be a little easier, says Courtney Cantrell, PsyD, a licensed psychologist located in south Florida.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
18 Feb. 2026
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Georgia Power also plans to run its coal plants significantly more in the coming years, according to its fuel filing.—
Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Social gatherings like schools or churches, promotional commissions for growing businesses, the development of vital projects like the All-American Canal and Hoover Dam, candid shots of workers and goers-by, desert landscapes, and much, much more.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The legal filing followed a candid social media announcement in January 2025, when Alba publicly confirmed the split.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Because of the bulbous front element, filters can only be fitted at the rear, but Sigma's included GP-11 filter holder makes this surprisingly straightforward.—
Tantse Walter,
Space.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Mok, who Banks later notes was the show’s head of story, is more straightforward.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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That’s had a direct impact on patient numbers, Muthyala said.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The layoff notices, approved by a 4-3 vote, target central and regional office staff, who were described as providing direct and important services to schools.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Forthcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forthcoming. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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