UPCOMING Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

upcoming

adjective

ˈəp-ˌkə-miŋ

Definition of upcoming

as in approaching

being soon to appear or take place an upcoming election

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Recent Examples of upcoming That’s the stage the pop superstar and NFL TE are at right now, and just in time for Kelce’s preparations for the upcoming NFL season to begin in earnest. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 Aug. 2026 The series debuted with Angel City FC co-founder Julie Uhrman, with upcoming episodes featuring Olympic legend Allyson Felix and Always Alpha co-founder Cosette Chaput, followed by Los Angeles Sparks president Stacy Johns. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Newer automakers like Tesla, Rivian, and the upcoming Slate don’t work through traditional franchised dealers. — Sean Tucker, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks’ famously tumultuous dynamic is on the mend with the help of an upcoming Fleetwood Mac documentary. — Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for upcoming

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Adjective

Fall is fast approaching, but the Red Sox look like their spring selves again in the worst way.

— Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2026
While the deadline is fast approaching, Montour keeps working away.

— Christine Haughney Dare-Bryan, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of approaching

Adjective

Scientists would also expect an impending volcanic eruption to produce warning signs.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
Local fisherman Wyck Crawford, played by a delightfully rascally Stephen Root, serves as Loftis’ human antagonist, warning the mayor of impending doom.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of impending

Adjective

In addition to the gallery program, ARTnews will present the Art Week NYC Hub, with a full slate of live interviews, panel discussions, artist talks, and other editorial programming to be announced in hte coming months.

— Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
As inflation skyrockets in Iran, many civilians will feel the bite of poverty and hardship in the coming months, said Hadi Kahalzadeh, economist and non-resident fellow at the Quincy Institute.

— Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

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