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
Unfortunately, the glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel may be an oncoming train of funding cuts at the state and federal levels.
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Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Crown Point resident Carol Jursak, who lives in the area of Iowa Street, spoke about her concerns about whether the city’s infrastructure can handle the oncoming growth.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
That gap allows for pedestrians to react and step out of the way of oncoming bicycles.
—New Atlas, 8 Apr. 2026
The video then shows the driver turning away from the officers, jumping a concrete median and entering the opposite lane in front of oncoming traffic.
—Anna Bauman, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Apr. 2026
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Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Crown Point resident Carol Jursak, who lives in the area of Iowa Street, spoke about her concerns about whether the city’s infrastructure can handle the oncoming growth.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
That gap allows for pedestrians to react and step out of the way of oncoming bicycles.
—New Atlas, 8 Apr. 2026
The video then shows the driver turning away from the officers, jumping a concrete median and entering the opposite lane in front of oncoming traffic.
—Anna Bauman, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oncoming
Adjective
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That’s more of a long-term goal, with the expectation that the Rangers will aim to nab one piece with their top-five pick in the upcoming NHL Draft and keep an eye out for any others who hit the market either this summer or down the road.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Veteran right-hander Phil Maton will be activated from the IL during the Cubs’ upcoming series in San Diego.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
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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The relationship set the tone for what was to come over the impending months — from that spark to culminating the deal in the last few weeks.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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By the time Cale Makar picked up the puck on the offensive line, exploiting Taylor Ward in a mismatched one-on-one before sniping short side past Anton Forsberg, the impending sweep was clear.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Inflation is set to rise further in coming months, possibly to 4%, as higher energy prices impact household bills.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Gawrelski expects all of those efforts to ramp up even more in the coming months, which should boost shares of Airbnb.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Oncoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oncoming. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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