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

And the latest monthly tally of home purchase transactions that have yet to be finalized points to potentially more sluggish home sales in coming months.

— Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
That surpassed Aramco’s targets and should grow further in coming years, senior vice president of digital and information technology Sami Al Ajmi said in an interview.

— Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of coming

Adjective

While many of Nike’s recent Oregon sneakers have been released through GOAT Group via the school’s Ducks of a Feather NIL initiative, the lack of DOAF branding and the appearance of Nike e-commerce images could indicate a forthcoming Snkrs launch.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026
Authorities said additional charges against the man are forthcoming.

— Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026

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