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 unknown reasons, the driver drifted over the line into oncoming traffic and was hit by another vehicle, a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, the CHP release said.
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Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
The Browns can’t score, and their inability to catch passes and slow oncoming rushers left Flacco looking his age.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
When officers tried to stop the Buick, the driver sped up, steered into oncoming traffic and ran a red light, police said, adding that the officers did not pursue the Buick.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
This can distract and prevent you from hearing or seeing oncoming traffic.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
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Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
The Browns can’t score, and their inability to catch passes and slow oncoming rushers left Flacco looking his age.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
When officers tried to stop the Buick, the driver sped up, steered into oncoming traffic and ran a red light, police said, adding that the officers did not pursue the Buick.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
This can distract and prevent you from hearing or seeing oncoming traffic.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oncoming
Adjective
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This just makes the upcoming six-game homestand critical for the Wild in not falling too far behind in the Western Conference.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Yes, baby, Madison Beer has announced the release date for her upcoming album, Locket, which will arrive in January 2026.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Halloween is fast approaching, and Cincinnati is crawling with some fang-tastic events this weekend.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Victoria's Secret Fashion show is fast approaching, and with it, the usual fanfare as audiences ready to watch models defy gravity in impossibly tall heels, heavy wings and jaw-dropping lingerie looks.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The contention over Bad Bunny's impending performance at the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show roils on.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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An impending federal ruling is expected to strip Texas DACA recipients of their work authorizations, impacting tens of thousands of people in the state.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Oct. 2025
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However, employers will likely have to reconsider their coverage again in coming years, especially as more workers demand coverage, and the drugs are approved for even more medical conditions.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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Here's how to help The Nickel Plate will become even safer when two pedestrian bridges carry riders over Keystone Avenue and 82nd Street in the coming years, thanks to millions of federal dollars allocated by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Oncoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oncoming. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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