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 pair fled the scene on the moped before crashing into an oncoming car.
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Patrick Smith, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
The video, obtained by KIRO7, shows the passenger standing on a platform at Northgate station waiting for a train when a man in a hoodie sneaks up behind him and tries to push him in front of an oncoming train.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
The moped sped off, but crashed into an oncoming car two blocks away, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Yet, at least one person was injured when Strampher-Perry crashed the vehicle into an oncoming vehicle, OKCPD reports.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 1 Apr. 2026
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Patrick Smith, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
The video, obtained by KIRO7, shows the passenger standing on a platform at Northgate station waiting for a train when a man in a hoodie sneaks up behind him and tries to push him in front of an oncoming train.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
The moped sped off, but crashed into an oncoming car two blocks away, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Yet, at least one person was injured when Strampher-Perry crashed the vehicle into an oncoming vehicle, OKCPD reports.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oncoming
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There will be a Denver School Board public comment session this upcoming Wednesday, where folks can voice their opinions to the board about this potential mill levy override.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Like most new cast members, Lyonne has been very quiet about her upcoming role in Euphoria season 3.—
Alyssa Davis,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Colorado’s first open race for governor in eight years is fast approaching, and The Denver Post wants your questions for the candidates.—
Jon Murray,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 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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Nearly half a dozen bills have been introduced in Congress with support from the hemp industry to address the impending November ban.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Apr. 2026
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Now, the reentry into Earth's atmosphere and the impending splashdown off the coast of California is perhaps the most dangerous leg of the 10-day mission.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Space Florida reported that by the end of 2025 with more than 220 aerospace projects in the works that are projected to bring $6 billion to the state in the coming years.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Southern California operation will employ more than 200 people by next year, adding hundreds more in the coming years, executives said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Oncoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oncoming. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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