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 bear then fled an oncoming car before entering the compound and injuring a second male employee, who was reportedly in his 60s, per AP and the Times.
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Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
If it is not adhered to, the oncoming player will only be permitted to enter the pitch at the first stoppage after a minute of play has elapsed.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Time was of the essence due to oncoming winter.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The drivers of both sedans then allegedly began following the family’s vehicle, weaving in and out of oncoming traffic to keep up with them, investigators added.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
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Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
If it is not adhered to, the oncoming player will only be permitted to enter the pitch at the first stoppage after a minute of play has elapsed.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Time was of the essence due to oncoming winter.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The drivers of both sedans then allegedly began following the family’s vehicle, weaving in and out of oncoming traffic to keep up with them, investigators added.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oncoming
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Add this versatile heel to your collection for upcoming weddings, brunches with friends, or to simply zhuzh up a classic jeans-and-tee outfit like Swift’s.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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The upcoming residency this November will feature the team from Hakuba, the two-star kaiseki restaurant in Paris.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
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The toughest decision of the Sparks’ season to date is fast approaching.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding day is rapidly approaching—and according to one wedding planner, the nuptials may end up costing them $20 million.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
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As an artist who often publicly discusses mental health struggles, Caudle was willing to channel the anxiety that comes with impending parenthood throughout the process of writing and recording Heavy Thrill.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
19 June 2026
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Several steps have to occur for an institution to receive a grant, but typically the federal government forecasts the impending grants months to a year before the notice of funding opportunities are opened for applications.—
Lauren Chan,
STAT,
19 June 2026
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Gibbons, meanwhile, pointed to vertical-format storytelling as a trend that could reshape audience behavior in the coming years.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Additional announcements regarding partnerships, licensing initiatives, and international expansion plans are expected in the coming months, the company said.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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“Oncoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oncoming. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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