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
The car in which Gioia rode was driven by a high school student without a license who veered into oncoming traffic and crashed after the right tire got caught in a gully.
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Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026
Tragically, in 2021, Clark was struck and killed by an oncoming car while riding his bike.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
After a preliminary investigation, the police believe that one car turned left in front of an oncoming vehicle, per WAFF and WHNT.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the affected vehicles may cross yellow center lines, block crosswalks, or stop in front of oncoming traffic near intersections.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2025
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Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026
Tragically, in 2021, Clark was struck and killed by an oncoming car while riding his bike.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
After a preliminary investigation, the police believe that one car turned left in front of an oncoming vehicle, per WAFF and WHNT.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the affected vehicles may cross yellow center lines, block crosswalks, or stop in front of oncoming traffic near intersections.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oncoming
Adjective
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John Mulaney has postponed three upcoming shows in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.—
Amy McCarthy,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The arbitration hearing will allow for both sides to receive a specific contractual figure if no settlement is reached in the upcoming weeks.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Christmas is fast approaching, and Kylie is still nowhere to be found.—
Veronica Fulton,
NBC news,
18 Dec. 2025
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Christmas Day is fast approaching.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
18 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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So researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota developed a system that uses real-time signals to warn about impending issues.—
Michelle Fay Cortez,
Bloomberg,
5 Jan. 2026
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Instead, must investigate the history of the colony and attempt to save it from an impending disaster, all while struggling to survive in the harsh lunar environment devoid of oxygen.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Be ready for possible aftershocks in the coming hours, days and even weeks.—
Pat Harvey,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Sudd Cobas said that a group of union representatives and workers is expected to meet with Florence City Councilor Dario Danti in coming days.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Oncoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oncoming. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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