1
as in upcoming
being soon to appear or take place
everyone's excited about the forthcoming company gala
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2
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
Bellwether case The precedent may be more concerning than the money, as there are a a host of forthcoming social media safety and addiction trials involving Meta and its peers.
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Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Young people, McCarthy says, were more forthcoming with their loneliness.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Commercial real estate broker Steven Tice shared a photo of the forthcoming restaurant, which will go in the former Gianni’s Trattoria spot.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
First two singles from their forthcoming album are a great glimpse, but only but a glimpse into their vast sonic world.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
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Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Young people, McCarthy says, were more forthcoming with their loneliness.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Commercial real estate broker Steven Tice shared a photo of the forthcoming restaurant, which will go in the former Gianni’s Trattoria spot.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
First two singles from their forthcoming album are a great glimpse, but only but a glimpse into their vast sonic world.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forthcoming
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are expecting a decision about Aaron Rodgers' future before the upcoming NFL draft, according to a new report.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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By recently declining Williams’ $10 million bonus, that money was added into what’s now a $32 million non-guaranteed salary for the upcoming season.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The pair are joined by 14 others, including conwoman Anna Delvey and outspoken influencer Hallie Batchelder.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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Actress and singer Selena Gomez continues to be outspoken about mental health following her diagnosis with bipolar disorder.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There are signs that the summer season is fast approaching.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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That being said, a pair of sandals is a high priority for my travel wardrobe, especially now that spring is fast approaching.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There’s nothing funnier than being honest.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Ready to be honest about what lights you up?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Volatility in energy commodity prices driven by the ongoing war in the Middle East is confounding firms trying to make decisions about production in coming months.—
Catarina Saraiva,
Bloomberg,
25 Mar. 2026
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Some experts project strong demand for humanoid robots in the coming years, with Barclays analysts forecasting that the market could grow from about $2 billion and $3 billion today to at least $40 billion by 2035, and to perhaps as much as $200 billion.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Estévez was candid about his poor showing.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Nick Cannon is getting candid about his political views.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Mar. 2026
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On his first solo release in eight years, 100 gecs’ mutant-pop prankster turns his attention to relatively straightforward big-tent EDM—but not without a little noise-scene provocation.—
Colin Joyce,
Pitchfork,
25 Mar. 2026
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Bottom line Gold bullion coins are one of the more straightforward ways to add physical gold to a portfolio, but the details matter.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Tehran, however, continues to deny any direct negotiations are taking place.—
Joseph Wilkins,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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His big break came when the Tar Heels hired him — a guy with direct connections to Air Force and Kansas, but not so much to UNC — to be an obscure assistant coach.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Forthcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forthcoming. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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