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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
Luckily that’s not a problem for Hacks star Meg Stalter, whose final-season victory-lap press tour has centered around the actor and comedian’s forthcoming … pop-music career?
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 6 May 2026
During Tesla's first-quarter earnings call last month, Musk said Tesla plans to use Intel's forthcoming 14A process to produce chips at the facility.
—Katie Tarasov,lora Kolodny, CNBC, 6 May 2026
New opponents, though, could be forthcoming.
—Ilana Arougheti
may 6, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
The Rivergate property sits about a half-mile up Whitewater Park Boulevard from the College of Western Idaho’s forthcoming River District Campus, which broke ground in June.
—Mark Dee
may 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2026
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 6 May 2026
During Tesla's first-quarter earnings call last month, Musk said Tesla plans to use Intel's forthcoming 14A process to produce chips at the facility.
—Katie Tarasov,lora Kolodny, CNBC, 6 May 2026
New opponents, though, could be forthcoming.
—Ilana Arougheti
may 6, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
The Rivergate property sits about a half-mile up Whitewater Park Boulevard from the College of Western Idaho’s forthcoming River District Campus, which broke ground in June.
—Mark Dee
may 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forthcoming
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Blocking the map The third case would also have seismic ramifications on which map is used in the upcoming elections.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
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Clues point to further possible trimming of Bank of America (BAC) and Apple (AAPL), but the actual transactions won’t be known until the upcoming 13F filing on May 15.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Since retiring in 2022, she's been an outspoken advocate for mothers in professional sports and beyond.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Chaplin Award Gala has previously recognized Hollywood figures who have been outspoken about current political events, including Pedro Almodóvar, Spike Lee and Robert Redford.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Summer is fast approaching, with warm temperatures expected to hit Washington DC and make for a sticky and humid start to the season, a familiar reality for residents across the DMV.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Colorado’s first open race for governor in eight years is fast approaching, and The Denver Post wants your questions for the candidates.—
Jon Murray,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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So there is no real secret behind the scenes—just to work, to be honest, to meet personally with the people, to look into their eyes.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Stability grows through honest and thoughtful adjustments.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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One of the most powerful El Niño events ever recorded could form in the coming months, according to new forecasts, raising concerns about global temperatures, hurricanes, drought conditions and other extremes this year.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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But the law does allow people who believe local governments are violating the law to sue, which could present challenges in coming years.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
5 May 2026
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The conversations are thoughtful and candid, offering valuable insights into resilience, leadership and growth.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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The actress, 43, got candid about the eight other actresses who were originally asked to play her role of Andy Sachs in The Devil Wears Prada.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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The answer is fairly straightforward.—
Gene Ludwig,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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The rules surrounding joint accounts and debt collection aren't always straightforward, either.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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But as online marketplaces widen their delivery network across the country and social media marketing levels the playing field, direct-to-consumer, or D2C, brands are on the rise in India, according to experts.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
7 May 2026
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And even direct calls were becoming indirect.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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“Forthcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forthcoming. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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