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
For the citizens of South Vietnam who had been resisting the oncoming Communists and aiding the Americans, their war was not over.
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Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The child ran into oncoming traffic and was hit by a Honda CRV, followed by a pickup truck, Bill Rhodes with the police department said in a news conference broadcast by WOFL.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
Blackmon allegedly drove up to 72 miles per hour in 35 mph zones, swerved into oncoming traffic and drove the wrong way on a one-way street throughout the pursuit, according to court documents.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
Your eyes struggle to process how fast asphalt is oncoming through the low slung windshield.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2025
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Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The child ran into oncoming traffic and was hit by a Honda CRV, followed by a pickup truck, Bill Rhodes with the police department said in a news conference broadcast by WOFL.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
Blackmon allegedly drove up to 72 miles per hour in 35 mph zones, swerved into oncoming traffic and drove the wrong way on a one-way street throughout the pursuit, according to court documents.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
Your eyes struggle to process how fast asphalt is oncoming through the low slung windshield.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oncoming
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President Donald Trump has said tariffs will likely impact shoppers, saying in an April 30 Cabinet meeting that tariffs could lead to fewer, but more expensive gifts this upcoming holiday season.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Given this, and her upcoming flight, Farrington naturally wanted to avoid getting sick.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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The impending downturn at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles comes not long after the twin facilities reported booming activity, tied to a labor dispute that shut down major ports on the East and Gulf coasts.—
Caroline Petrow-Cohen,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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Given the impending swell in Alzheimer’s diagnoses, scientists have resolved to gain a better understanding of the emergence and evolution of the disease.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
2 May 2025
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In coming months, the hospital’s electronic medical records will be integrated into the Duke Health system, providing patients more access to Duke specialty care, officials said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2025
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Another system is moving out of the Rockies and into the Plains in coming days, Chenard said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Oncoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oncoming. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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