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 On Tuesday, it was nominated for Best First Documentary Feature, Best Science/Nature Documentary, Best Cinematography and two other awards for the upcoming Critics Choice Documentary Awards. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026 The issue has become a flashpoint in the upcoming midterm elections, where both Republican and Democratic candidates have campaigned against the facilities. — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 Paul McCartney has a bone to pick with Sam Mendes, the director of the upcoming four Beatles movies starring Paul Mescal as McCartney, Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison and Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr. — Zack Sharf, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 The plan for the Lakers had been to turn their fourth preseason game into a dress rehearsal for the upcoming season. — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for upcoming

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The implications are worrying, especially when considering the fact that Black Friday and Cyber Monday are fast approaching.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
The 2026 midterm elections are fast approaching, and in some states, voters are already casting ballots.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of approaching

Adjective

The seat The business class cabin is low-lit in blues and purples—a nice touch for the impending red eye—and the 30 seats are arranged in 7 rows of 1-2-1 configuration.

— Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Another impending free agent, the pitching guru oversaw one of baseball’s best rotations and that aforementioned surprisingly successful bullpen.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of impending

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Flood expects discovery to begin in the coming months, as the lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages, attorneys' fees and a jury trial.

— Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026
The county has an ample pot of uncommitted funds in coming years, however, in part because of the rapid growth of the revenue stream.

— Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of coming

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Hill remained through the band’s many lineup changes, playing on every studio album from its 1974 debut, Rocka Rolla, through its 2024 release, Invincible Shield, and contributing to the forthcoming follow-up.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026
Stateside standouts now include North Carolina’s Ten Tenths Motor Club at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Tennessee’s 900-acre Flatrock Motorclub, and the forthcoming 650-acre P1 Motor Club that sits less than an hour north of Palm Beach.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

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