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
But right after the sergeant stepped out of his vehicle, he was hit by oncoming traffic, Zizi said.
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Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
In addition to Wednesday’s Nature study on the oncoming corn crisis, which drew on NASA research, federal agencies have previously funded or provided data to studies that sought to create new tools to help farmers navigate a more uncertain future.
—Saul Elbein, The Hill, 18 June 2025
These are still matrix LEDs, a great technology that only dips sections directly facing oncoming traffic.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Cars and trucks will start to flow over the interchange for the first time on Thursday, June 12, Caltrans public information officer Jim Shivers told The Tribune, finally eliminating the need for travelers to make a left hand turn onto Highway 41 with oncoming traffic.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2025
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Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
In addition to Wednesday’s Nature study on the oncoming corn crisis, which drew on NASA research, federal agencies have previously funded or provided data to studies that sought to create new tools to help farmers navigate a more uncertain future.
—Saul Elbein, The Hill, 18 June 2025
These are still matrix LEDs, a great technology that only dips sections directly facing oncoming traffic.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Cars and trucks will start to flow over the interchange for the first time on Thursday, June 12, Caltrans public information officer Jim Shivers told The Tribune, finally eliminating the need for travelers to make a left hand turn onto Highway 41 with oncoming traffic.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oncoming
Adjective
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Vin Diesel has sparked a wave of speculation and excitement among Fast & Furious fans after teasing the possible return of Paul Walker’s beloved character, Brian O’Conner, in the franchise’s upcoming finale.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
30 June 2025
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This triggers waves of ads and marketing campaigns designed to capitalize on your upcoming life changes.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Miami needs someone in the secondary to step up and lead that unit, which is losing Jalen Ramsey to an impending trade.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2025
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The economy matched the deteriorating state of my hairline: a recession, exacerbated by frequent bouts of worry, stress, and the impending fear of making my very first and very large student loan payment.—
Joey Skladany,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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Amazon and Disney aim to let advertisers start tapping into the new partnership in coming months.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
17 June 2025
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Both have avoided direct involvement so far, but their next moves—whether to increase supply or withhold capacity—could shape the direction of oil prices in coming months.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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“Oncoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oncoming. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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