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 Those yields move with investors’ expectations for inflation and economic growth in upcoming years. — Stan Choe, Fortune, 31 July 2026 Stay tuned for an upcoming top 100 list of textiles, apparel and luxury goods ranked by revenue. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 The 29-year-old forward had just one year remaining on his contract and was set to be an unrestricted free agent following this upcoming season. — Patrick Damp, CBS News, 31 July 2026 The actor is also set to appear in a handful of episodes at the start of the upcoming season to wrap his character’s story arc. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for upcoming

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While the deadline is fast approaching, Montour keeps working away.

— Christine Haughney Dare-Bryan, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The Minnesota State Fair is fast approaching, and this year there will be several new attractions, vendors and rides.

— Aki Nace, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Definition of approaching

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Despite their impending free-agent status, San Francisco landed fascinating pitching prospects in both deals.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
Next year’s qualifying offer is expected to be somewhere around $23 million, with a decision for both parties due before December’s impending lockout.

— C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of impending

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As inflation skyrockets in Iran, many civilians will feel the bite of poverty and hardship in the coming months, said Hadi Kahalzadeh, economist and non-resident fellow at the Quincy Institute.

— Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
The coming months will have an entirely new look, however, if reports are accurate.

— David Phelan, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of coming

Adjective

When customers enter, the décor immediately signals to the body a forthcoming relaxation and a mental reset.

— Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The 35-year-old will lead England in the forthcoming three-Test series against Pakistan, the nation’s first matches since Stokes resigned in dramatic fashion midway through the defeat to New Zealand at Trent Bridge in June.

— Andrew Fifield, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

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