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
Around 1997, her dad, a Black man named Hardy Jackson, was hit by an oncoming train.
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Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
In its current robotaxi pilot, in addition to a safety tech sitting in the front of the vehicle, Tesla is also relying on remote operators to monitor its fleet and provide driving assistance when problems arise–like almost running into an oncoming train.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Orlando Critical Mass, a gathering of hundreds of cyclists that meets at Loch Haven Park on the last Friday night of every month and takes over the streets, has faced challenges posed by riders riding recklessly into oncoming traffic.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
Jeff McConnell spends most mornings on the westbound side of Interstate 84, watching the oncoming traffic.
—Idaho Statesman, 13 Aug. 2025
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Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
In its current robotaxi pilot, in addition to a safety tech sitting in the front of the vehicle, Tesla is also relying on remote operators to monitor its fleet and provide driving assistance when problems arise–like almost running into an oncoming train.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Orlando Critical Mass, a gathering of hundreds of cyclists that meets at Loch Haven Park on the last Friday night of every month and takes over the streets, has faced challenges posed by riders riding recklessly into oncoming traffic.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
Jeff McConnell spends most mornings on the westbound side of Interstate 84, watching the oncoming traffic.
—Idaho Statesman, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oncoming
Adjective
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Of these teams, only Real Madrid, PSV and Sporting CP are playing in this season’s tournament (the figures in the right-hand column exclude the upcoming campaign).—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Luke Newtown, of Bridgerton fame, will take on the role of McQueen opposite Catherine LaFrere as Isabella Blow (who is the subject of her own upcoming biopic, by the way) and Emily Skinner as Lee’s mother, Joyce McQueen.—
Vogue Runway,
Vogue,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Ensemble Español, touted as one of the world’s best Spanish dance organizations, kicks off its 50th season this fall, a milestone Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is also fast approaching.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Hunting seasons are fast approaching.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Punk is deeply tied into current main-event storylines with real-life married couple Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch, so the impending couples brawl is a great story.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Anthony, the best player in college basketball that season, was clearly set to be a top-three pick in that June's impending 2003 NBA Draft, which also included fellow future Hall of Famers LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Thematic through-lines will become more apparent in the coming years, but for now what strikes me is the variety of the offerings and — speaking quite frankly — the wide range in quality.—
Samantha Allen,
Them.,
2 Sep. 2025
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San Diego has a lot of tough decisions to make in the coming months, but one stands out above the rest.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Oncoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oncoming. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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