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
In Miami, a Coco robot stopped on train tracks and was destroyed by an oncoming train.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Gallegos then lost control, spun into oncoming traffic and crashed into another car, police said.
—Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Mar. 2026
Kutateladze's Escalade then crossed the center median and struck multiple oncoming cars in the eastbound lanes, including a head-on collision with a 2016 Toyota Highlander, police said.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
The vehicle crossed into the eastbound lane and struck two oncoming vehicles, according to Szydlo.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Gallegos then lost control, spun into oncoming traffic and crashed into another car, police said.
—Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Mar. 2026
Kutateladze's Escalade then crossed the center median and struck multiple oncoming cars in the eastbound lanes, including a head-on collision with a 2016 Toyota Highlander, police said.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
The vehicle crossed into the eastbound lane and struck two oncoming vehicles, according to Szydlo.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oncoming
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are expecting a decision about Aaron Rodgers' future before the upcoming NFL draft, according to a new report.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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By recently declining Williams’ $10 million bonus, that money was added into what’s now a $32 million non-guaranteed salary for the upcoming season.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Election Day on Tuesday, April 7, is fast approaching.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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There are signs that the summer season is fast approaching.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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And its impending move is likely to increase the organization’s capital costs and expenses.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Hard contact yielded minimal results but hope for an impending breakthrough.—
Matt Kawahara,
Houston Chronicle,
29 Mar. 2026
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Ten nations, including K-pop giant South Korea, the Philippines, Malaysia and Laos are set to compete in the inaugural competition, with more participants to be announced in the coming months, according to the contest’s website.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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On top of changes to Medicaid, the recent expiration of enhanced tax credits that heavily subsidized the cost of health insurance sold through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, will add to the country’s uninsured numbers In coming years.—
Suzanne King,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Oncoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oncoming. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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