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
While walking on the sideline, Lamb watched with his hands in the air as quarterback Joe Milton III threw a deep ball to wide receiver Jonathan Mingo with his back to an oncoming official.
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2025
The young women, who were on a trip to celebrate Salinas' 23rd birthday, were killed after a pickup truck pulling a livestock trailer allegedly crossed into oncoming traffic, KTBC reported, citing authorities.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
This crossover allows vehicles turning left onto entrance ramps to make a smooth, free-flowing left turn without crossing in front of oncoming traffic, WisDOT said.
—Liliana Fannin, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2025
For reasons that are still under investigation, the two vehicles crashed head-on, according to the CHP, which didn’t specify which vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 July 2025
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2025
The young women, who were on a trip to celebrate Salinas' 23rd birthday, were killed after a pickup truck pulling a livestock trailer allegedly crossed into oncoming traffic, KTBC reported, citing authorities.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
This crossover allows vehicles turning left onto entrance ramps to make a smooth, free-flowing left turn without crossing in front of oncoming traffic, WisDOT said.
—Liliana Fannin, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2025
For reasons that are still under investigation, the two vehicles crashed head-on, according to the CHP, which didn’t specify which vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oncoming
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With the space franchise's upcoming 60th anniversary looming, fans will likely engage in a massive celebration.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Lakers Expected to Make Key Contract Decision Before Season Heading into the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season, Butler will be a huge part of Golden State's goal of winning another championship with Curry.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Experts have warned of an impending disaster, with food supplies running out by November.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The impending sale of striker Darwin Nunez - ironically to Al Hilal, which is also, like Newcastle, owned by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund - may bring Liverpool back to the table.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Other Republicans worry that a second rescission bill will disrupt negotiations between the parties to avoid a government shutdown in coming months.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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Chatter about how traditional broadcasters and super-indies can best leverage YouTube rather than bowing to its power will likely dominate over coming months.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Oncoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oncoming. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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