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
Time was of the essence due to oncoming winter.
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Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The drivers of both sedans then allegedly began following the family’s vehicle, weaving in and out of oncoming traffic to keep up with them, investigators added.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
According to San Diego police, the driver crossed over oncoming traffic on National Avenue and then onto the sidewalk, crashing into the victim and the bus stop.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
The film’s memorable bike chase and bathtub are blessedly intact, as is the iconic sequence of Michael and the vamps leaping from a bridge to avoid an oncoming train.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 26 May 2026
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Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The drivers of both sedans then allegedly began following the family’s vehicle, weaving in and out of oncoming traffic to keep up with them, investigators added.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
According to San Diego police, the driver crossed over oncoming traffic on National Avenue and then onto the sidewalk, crashing into the victim and the bus stop.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
The film’s memorable bike chase and bathtub are blessedly intact, as is the iconic sequence of Michael and the vamps leaping from a bridge to avoid an oncoming train.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oncoming
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Trump unveiled the Iran agreement on his 80th birthday in the US, just hours before hosting a White House UFC event celebrating the country’s upcoming 250th anniversary.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Seven cage fights will be held on the White House grounds in honor of the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary – a day that also happens to be the president's 80th birthday.—
Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
14 June 2026
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That June deadline is fast approaching, but Rolapp said many players have come to agree with the direction.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The royal wedding of the summer is rapidly approaching—and King Charles and Queen Camilla might have a calendar clash with the event.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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But the message wasn’t about a missing person or an impending storm.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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As for Sunday’s start of the negotiation period with their own impending free agents, the Heat have several players to consider, with some having been tied to the team’s pursuit of Antetokounmpo.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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At some point, China will have to start buying more oil again, but the exact timing is unclear in the coming months, De Haan said.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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Despite the reductions, the budget deficit will persist, and additional cuts were expected in coming years, according to a county budget presentation.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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“Oncoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oncoming. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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