ONCOMING Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

oncoming

adjective

ˈȯn-ˌkə-miŋ

Definition of oncoming

as in upcoming

being soon to appear or take place we're looking forward to your oncoming visit

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Recent Examples of oncoming Glare from oncoming headlights can make conditions worse, particularly for older drivers and those with vision limitations. — Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 23 July 2026 The rule gets rid of drivers needing to stick out their necks to check for oncoming cars and eliminates the need for drivers to inch blindly forward around a curve. — Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026 In the days before his Ford Bronco drifted into the path of an oncoming semi-truck, Matt Miller was settling debts. — Alex Andrejev, New York Times, 17 July 2026 Per Page Six, the pair were riding in an Uber when they were suddenly hit head-on by an oncoming vehicle in Sarasota, Fla. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for oncoming

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An upcoming total solar eclipse on Wednesday will provide scientists with another opportunity to study this mystery.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
According to attorneys representing the players, the injunction allows the plaintiffs to compete during the upcoming season and prevents the NCAA from penalizing schools or coaches for putting them on their rosters.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of upcoming

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Despite their impending free-agent status, San Francisco landed fascinating pitching prospects in both deals.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
Next year’s qualifying offer is expected to be somewhere around $23 million, with a decision for both parties due before December’s impending lockout.

— C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of impending

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In addition to the gallery program, ARTnews will present the Art Week NYC Hub, with a full slate of live interviews, panel discussions, artist talks, and other editorial programming to be announced in hte coming months.

— Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
As inflation skyrockets in Iran, many civilians will feel the bite of poverty and hardship in the coming months, said Hadi Kahalzadeh, economist and non-resident fellow at the Quincy Institute.

— Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

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