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 At the same time, front offices are focusing on the upcoming free-agent class. — Jim Bowden, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 In the end, Judge William Jorden ruled in the favor of athletes, granting them an injunction that will allow them to be rostered this upcoming season by any school that will take them. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Local love for Panzú Brewery Mint Hill residents wasted no time voicing their sadness and disappointment over the brewery’s upcoming closure. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026 For weeks, nurses have railed on social media about the upcoming cuts to block pay — the extra hourly rate paid for certain high-demand nursing positions during the height of COVID-19. — Tamar Hallerman, AJC.com, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for upcoming

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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
Not only is retirement looming at some not-too-distant time, but the college drop-off is fast approaching.

— Ken Stern, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of approaching

Adjective

After a freak accident, Frank the bunny appears in an outstandingly creepy fashion to inform Donnie Darko of the world's impending doom.

— Grace Dean, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
The prank came amid rumors about Stern’s impending retirement and the cancellation of his show.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of impending

Adjective

To defend its position, Uber plans to put more than $10 billion into robotaxis in the coming years, backing the companies developing autonomous-driving systems and positioning itself as a go-to marketplace for driverless rides.

— Akash Sriram, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
To continue the celebration, Stuart Weitzman will host a series of events around the world in the coming months, including New York City and Shanghai.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 1 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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