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
Mendoza Hernandez then drove his vehicle over the center median and into oncoming traffic, according to court documents.
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Noe Padilla, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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Noe Padilla, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oncoming
Adjective
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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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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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But there were other signs of an impending disaster.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
10 May 2026
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As the impending deadline approaches, one thing is on the Magidsons’ minds — keeping the family together.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
10 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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“Oncoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oncoming. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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