as in approaching
being soon to appear or take place
an upcoming election
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Recent Examples of upcoming
The alt-pop musician is set to star alongside Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson in the upcoming Neil Diamond tribute act biopic Song Sung Blue.
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Emily Blackwood, People.com, 1 May 2025
Given this, and her upcoming flight, Farrington naturally wanted to avoid getting sick.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
For more information about upcoming events, go to www.delmarfoundation.org.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2025
Collins can't help but be excited for her character's upcoming storyline.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
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Emily Blackwood, People.com, 1 May 2025
Given this, and her upcoming flight, Farrington naturally wanted to avoid getting sick.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
For more information about upcoming events, go to www.delmarfoundation.org.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2025
Collins can't help but be excited for her character's upcoming storyline.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upcoming
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As the dust settles on Newcastle United’s disappointing 4-1 defeat at fellow Champions League qualification hopefuls Aston Villa on Saturday, any sense of impending crisis has dissipated.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The chemistry between Davido and Victoria Monét is heavy, the beat is breezy, and the vibes are all about mutual love, respect, and attraction—a perfect track for the impending warm weather.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
21 Apr. 2025
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In coming months, the hospital’s electronic medical records will be integrated into the Duke Health system, providing patients more access to Duke specialty care, officials said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2025
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Another system is moving out of the Rockies and into the Plains in coming days, Chenard said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2025
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The forthcoming rain was good news for crews battling a wildfire in central New Jersey that erupted on April 22 and has consumed 12,250 acres.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The forlorn acoustic number is the latest track to be released off his forthcoming LP, Music for People Who Believe in Love, out May 23 via Republic Records.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Upcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upcoming. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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