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 The upcoming season of the blind-dating show features a group of Bostonians that are really ready for love. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2026 And the Royals will look to support them with a third hitting coach in the upcoming weeks. — Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026 Maybe in the upcoming seasons there will be more action for Ho. — Lisa De Los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026 This is also a good reminder to pay close attention when a company promotes upcoming software features as part of the reason to buy new hardware. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for upcoming

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Adjective

The 2026 midterm elections are fast approaching, and in some states, voters are already casting ballots.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of approaching

Adjective

The New York Rangers had a revenue-sharing expense of $43 million last season, according to documents filed for their impending spinoff from Madison Square Garden Sports.

— Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Industry insiders had been anticipating the younger Blavatnik’s entry into the company for years, and speculation of his impending appointment had been growing louder over the past several months.

— Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 25 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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