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
Police say a teenager driving a sedan crossed a median into oncoming traffic, causing the collision.
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Kiley Miller, Florida Times-Union, 2 Mar. 2026
The impact was so severe that the victim was thrown into the left lane of the northbound side, where he was hit by an oncoming Dodge Durango operated by a 41-year-old man.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
Recognizing the imminent danger, Fifield quickly jumped over the adjacent concrete barrier wall moments before the oncoming vehicle, a 2020 Ford Fusion, struck the rear of his patrol car.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
However, the driver of the car who crossed into the oncoming lane died at the scene.
—CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
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Kiley Miller, Florida Times-Union, 2 Mar. 2026
The impact was so severe that the victim was thrown into the left lane of the northbound side, where he was hit by an oncoming Dodge Durango operated by a 41-year-old man.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
Recognizing the imminent danger, Fifield quickly jumped over the adjacent concrete barrier wall moments before the oncoming vehicle, a 2020 Ford Fusion, struck the rear of his patrol car.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
However, the driver of the car who crossed into the oncoming lane died at the scene.
—CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oncoming
Adjective
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Her work focuses on connecting with culture and history through the visual world, which is evident in her books Patterns of India, and the upcoming Patterns of Portugal (Clarkson Potter, 2024).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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With her complexion routine down pat, Dean is looking forward to playing with colorful makeup and changing up her hair styles on her upcoming tour—without sacrificing the health of those signature curls.—
Natalie Campbell,
Allure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Spring is fast approaching, but warm weather and blossoming trees are exactly what individuals with allergies don’t want to see.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Mar. 2026
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The 98th Academy Awards are fast approaching, awarding the best in moviemaking across 2025.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2026
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There is chatter of an impending reduction or reorganization of the international NATO peacekeeping mission in Kosovo, KFOR, which has been in place since 1999 to stabilize the country following war in the Balkans.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Back in Tehran, where heavy bombardment hit several locations including residential areas late Thursday night, residents have said they, too, are given no warnings about impending attacks.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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The panel is expected to explore changes that could reshape the calendar and player workload in coming years.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Higher oil prices could complicate the inflation outlook in coming months, as increases in gasoline and other energy products often filter through to transportation, shipping and a wide range of consumer goods.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Oncoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oncoming. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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