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 Those yields move with investors’ expectations for inflation and economic growth in upcoming years. — Stan Choe, Fortune, 31 July 2026 Stay tuned for an upcoming top 100 list of textiles, apparel and luxury goods ranked by revenue. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 The 29-year-old forward had just one year remaining on his contract and was set to be an unrestricted free agent following this upcoming season. — Patrick Damp, CBS News, 31 July 2026 The actor is also set to appear in a handful of episodes at the start of the upcoming season to wrap his character’s story arc. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for upcoming

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So, with another knockout game fast approaching, will Messi step up if Argentina is awarded another spot kick?

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
For the Master Plan to be implemented, cities representing 80% of the population of the participating cities must approve the plan by the deadline of August 14, 2026, which is fast approaching.

— Stephanie Pearson, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2026

Definition of approaching

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One To Watch Morgan Rogers’ impending move from Aston Villa to Chelsea could have significant ripple effects on the wider market.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 2026
When Madigan resigned in 2021, in addition to his impending corruption scandal, the Hampton story hung over him — and his party — like a black cloud.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Definition of impending

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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
The coming months will have an entirely new look, however, if reports are accurate.

— David Phelan, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of coming

Adjective

Commissioners are also considering adding baseball fields as part of the redevelopment plan of Sports Park East, dependent on forthcoming community responses.

— Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
Paris Saint-Germain star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Atletico Madrid forward Ademola Lookman were consulted in the development process, and the pair are also set to wear the boots in the forthcoming season.

— Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 25 July 2026

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