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 Oasis has added a number of new shows to their upcoming Live ‘27 tour. — Thomas Smith, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026 But none of these controversial topics caused more tension than the menu of an upcoming tailgate event. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026 In addition to You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown and Let ’Em Eat Cake, the upcoming Encores! — Greg Evans, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026 Diane Lane is joining Hulu’s upcoming limited series Victoria. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for upcoming

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Adjective

Election day in South Dakota is fast approaching, and several important statewide offices will be on your ballots.

— Gabriel Brito, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 9 Sep. 2026
Turtleneck season is fast approaching, and there are more ways than ever to wear the versatile layering piece.

— Jennifer Hussein, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of approaching

Adjective

The Ostrich Army spoke of the impending incursion as the advent of jackboot autocracy, but plans to resist it seemed more equivocal.

— J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
The United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization warned that the impending storm — driven by warming ocean temperatures — is projected to be one of the worst in recent years.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of impending

Adjective

There are two Hall of Famers and another cinch to join her in the coming years; several All-Stars as well as a number of players who made an impact for short stints or simply stopped by for a cup of coffee.

— From Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026
Scientists are forecasting more than 450,000 deaths because of intense heat generated by El Niño in the coming months, according to a new study from the Climate Impact Lab.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of coming

Adjective

On Thursday evening, McNally Jackson Books Rockefeller Center outpost was transformed for a one-night Old Navy x Altuzarra takeover, celebrating the launch of the forthcoming collaboration.

— Donna Kim, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026
Calvin Harris spins his way to more records, this time in Australia where his forthcoming tour has shifted more than 330,000 tickets.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026

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