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 Verhoeff is not only expected to be a big part of North Dakota’s blue line this upcoming season but will likely once again play at the World Junior Championships, possibly captaining the Canadian team with the tournament taking place in Edmonton. — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 24 July 2026 Brändström is joined by directors Sanaa Hamri and Stefan Schwartz, each director overseeing multiple episodes in the upcoming season. — Arushi Jacob, Variety, 24 July 2026 Maze-like displays attract the fans, who methodically scan upcoming product lines and who also eagerly open up wallets to get their hands on not just early collectibles, but also items that won’t be on sale anywhere else. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026 Mahoney will work closely with Elphick and Cooper in the upcoming campaign. — James Pearce, New York Times, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for upcoming

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Adjective

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

Adjective

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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The people who thrive in the coming decade will not be the ones who out-compete the machines.

— Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
We’re told the NHL is a copycat league, so what team serves as a template for Steen’s trades/signings in the coming seasons?

— Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of coming

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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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