Synonyms of oncoming

oncoming

adjective

ˈȯn-ˌkə-miŋ 

as in upcoming

being soon to appear or take place

we're looking forward to your oncoming visit

Synonyms & Similar Words

• upcoming
• approaching
• impending
• coming
• to come
• imminent
• nearing
• at hand
• forthcoming
• on hand
• future
• proximate
• pending
• on tap
• awaited
• anticipated
• predicted
• foreseen
• expected

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• recent
• late
• other
• past
• former
• old
• bygone
• erstwhile
• sometime
• onetime
• foregone
• whilom
• quondam

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of oncoming

Police said at the time Shao was a passenger, on her way home from a trip, when Reyes-Vargas drove into oncoming traffic to get around a traffic jam, initiating a head-on collision. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026

At some point on the short route to his school, Grant — apparently tired from a day of classes and extracurriculars — drifted off behind the wheel of his car and went over the yellow line and into oncoming traffic. — Susan Young, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

Footage from the checkpoint shows water engulfing buildings as people flee the oncoming currents. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

During the chase, the driver crossed into oncoming westbound lanes. — City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026