ONCOMING Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

oncoming

adjective

ˈȯn-ˌkə-miŋ

Definition of oncoming

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 Mayfield checked down to Bucky Irving, sprinting into oncoming traffic, looking for a way to get the first down. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 His own patrol car spins around 180 degrees, coming to rest facing oncoming traffic. — Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026 The clip shows the immediate aftermath of the shooting, as Baldwin and others brace for oncoming paparazzi. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026 But the violence is not contained as Senator Olson ends a simple but incredibly effective car chase by driving into an oncoming semi-truck, injuring the truck driver to the point of critical condition. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for oncoming

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Adjective

New subscribers will see the price increase starting today, while current customers will see the change reflected in their upcoming bills.

— Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
Rolls-Royce announced the beginning of drive testing for the upcoming Project Nightingale convertible.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of upcoming

Adjective

Election day in South Dakota is fast approaching, and several important statewide offices will be on your ballots.

— Gabriel Brito, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 9 Sep. 2026
Turtleneck season is fast approaching, and there are more ways than ever to wear the versatile layering piece.

— Jennifer Hussein, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of approaching

Adjective

The Ostrich Army spoke of the impending incursion as the advent of jackboot autocracy, but plans to resist it seemed more equivocal.

— J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
The United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization warned that the impending storm — driven by warming ocean temperatures — is projected to be one of the worst in recent years.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of impending

Adjective

There are two Hall of Famers and another cinch to join her in the coming years; several All-Stars as well as a number of players who made an impact for short stints or simply stopped by for a cup of coffee.

— From Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026
Scientists are forecasting more than 450,000 deaths because of intense heat generated by El Niño in the coming months, according to a new study from the Climate Impact Lab.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

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