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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 forthcoming crisis cannot qualify as a supply shock.
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Sarwant Singh, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Tri-Rail’s long road to restoring a full state subsidy to its operating budget appears to be nearing a positive end after Florida legislators included its full $60 million funding request in the forthcoming state budget, a member of the railroad’s governing agency said Tuesday.
—David Lyons, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
The situation adds an interesting dimension to the forthcoming England camp, where Gordon will compete with Rashford for a place on Thomas Tuchel’s left wing.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Merging resortwear with sensuality and sinuous lines, the look beckoned the forthcoming summer season.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
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Sarwant Singh, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Tri-Rail’s long road to restoring a full state subsidy to its operating budget appears to be nearing a positive end after Florida legislators included its full $60 million funding request in the forthcoming state budget, a member of the railroad’s governing agency said Tuesday.
—David Lyons, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
The situation adds an interesting dimension to the forthcoming England camp, where Gordon will compete with Rashford for a place on Thomas Tuchel’s left wing.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Merging resortwear with sensuality and sinuous lines, the look beckoned the forthcoming summer season.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forthcoming
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Italian authorities have canceled upcoming concerts by Kanye West and Travis Scott that had been scheduled to take place in July in the northern city of Reggio Emilia, citing security concerns.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
31 May 2026
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Independents can’t vote in the upcoming primary for various government officials, but they are allowed on the state ballot question.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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Oberst has, of course, been a frank and outspoken critic of the state of America dating back to his band’s ascent in the early aughts.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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However, some who have been outspoken on automation were met with public backlash.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding is reportedly fast approaching, with the power couple beginning to quietly share details of their top-secret celebration with their guests.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
22 May 2026
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As for those still deliberating, Decision Day is fast approaching.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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And to be honest, my biggest fear is AI.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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According to an Axios-Ipsos poll released in 2025, more than 70% of Americans believe that most politicians aren’t honest about their health.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
30 May 2026
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An appeal to the high court is expected in the coming months, possibly in late summer.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Fortunately, many policy makers and companies are attempting to democratize access further in the coming years; in fact, there are active efforts underway to ascertain how individuals can get these medications covered with insurance.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The official spoke on condition of anonymity to offer more candid remarks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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At the station, the officers processing her were captured in a candid moment that Longoria says reveals what was really happening.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Osaka’s tennis shone, too, in a 6-3, 7-6(3) win that felt straightforward considering Siegemund’s ability to knock opponents off rhythm with her awkward, slice-laden game and use of tennis’ dark arts.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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His pitching performance was less straightforward.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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There’s a sense internally that Wirtz’s adaptation to English football was made tougher by his arrival at a time when the Premier League was becoming more physical, more direct and more about set-plays.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Its own members also would have more direct supervision from the Oakland City Council, undermining a key aspect of its independence.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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“Forthcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forthcoming. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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