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 number does not include the upcoming fifth season of the series, which was already confirmed. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026 The Seattle Seahawks have ruled out quarterback Sam Darnold for the upcoming matchup with Arizona, which means the Drew Lock party bus continues to roll. — Andy Behrens, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 The upcoming special reflects a strategic partnership between CMA and Belmont University. — Paul Grein, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2026 Jefferson White, who portrayed fan-favorite Jimmy Hurdstrom in Yellowstone, will reprise the role in the upcoming second season of the spinoff series. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for upcoming

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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

Definition of coming

Adjective

And although the Maroon reissue featured OG-style Nike Air branding, it wasn’t featured on the Sport Blue release just one year prior — an omission Nike will reportedly seek to correct on the forthcoming 2027 drop.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026
In a lawsuit filed last month in Sacramento County, party leaders claim the theft is to bolster a forthcoming whistleblower retaliation and harassment lawsuit against the party.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026

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