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 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 The ensuing head-on collision when his car drifted into an oncoming lane left Shanahan with broken bones, facial lacerations, a concussion and regrets. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Bel stepped into oncoming traffic and died from his injuries, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said. — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026 The temperamental weather conditions stemming from a looming storm had staff quickly setting up plastic coverings around the tent throughout Osaka’s conversation to protect from the oncoming rain. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for oncoming

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Adjective

Affordability has taken on a leading role in the upcoming midterm elections, just seven weeks away.

— DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFFFROM WIRE REPORTS, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
Heated Rivalry has added six more actors to its upcoming second season.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of upcoming

Adjective

Best Amazon Dress Sales Under $50 Fall is fast approaching, and while sundress season is technically over, these dresses will carry you over into the cooler months.

— Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
August 29, the fictional date (in 1997) of the franchise’s original nuclear holocaust, is fast approaching, and Judgment Day is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of approaching

Adjective

Signs are emerging that the latest attacks could trigger an acute market panic, with Brent crude buyers paying a steep premium for early delivery — an indication that the industry fears an impending supply crisis.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
But the impending Paramount-WBD deal has led to uncertainty at the company, with reports in the media of plans to quietly fold the service into Paramount+.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of impending

Adjective

And the latest monthly tally of home purchase transactions that have yet to be finalized points to potentially more sluggish home sales in coming months.

— Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
That surpassed Aramco’s targets and should grow further in coming years, senior vice president of digital and information technology Sami Al Ajmi said in an interview.

— Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 17 Sep. 2026

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