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
Your eyes struggle to process how fast asphalt is oncoming through the low slung windshield.
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Sean Evans, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2025
Nicholas Lardy, an expert in Chinese economic and trade policy, said that the Chinese economy would also be able to weather an oncoming trade war better than Washington suspects.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Sixteen have vacancies in the crucial warning coordination meteorologist job which makes sure emergency officials and the public prepare for oncoming weather disasters.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2025
Sixteen have vacancies in the crucial warning coordination meteorologist job that makes sure emergency officials and the public prepare for oncoming weather disasters.
—Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
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Sean Evans, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2025
Nicholas Lardy, an expert in Chinese economic and trade policy, said that the Chinese economy would also be able to weather an oncoming trade war better than Washington suspects.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Sixteen have vacancies in the crucial warning coordination meteorologist job which makes sure emergency officials and the public prepare for oncoming weather disasters.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2025
Sixteen have vacancies in the crucial warning coordination meteorologist job that makes sure emergency officials and the public prepare for oncoming weather disasters.
—Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oncoming
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For more information about upcoming events, go to www.delmarfoundation.org.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Apr. 2025
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Collins can't help but be excited for her character's upcoming storyline.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Sheinbaum, who is sixty-two, had been in office almost four months, and for much of that time public discourse had been consumed by Trump’s impending return to power.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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The chemistry between Davido and Victoria Monét is heavy, the beat is breezy, and the vibes are all about mutual love, respect, and attraction—a perfect track for the impending warm weather.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
21 Apr. 2025
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Zoom in: Musk, who has wielded significant influence in the Trump administration, may be stepping back in coming months, the president said Thursday.—
Ben Berkowitz,
Axios,
5 Apr. 2025
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In coming months, payroll gains could downshift more dramatically as those far-reaching import taxes push up inflation and dampen consumer spending, analysts say.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Oncoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oncoming. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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