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 That’s the stage the pop superstar and NFL TE are at right now, and just in time for Kelce’s preparations for the upcoming NFL season to begin in earnest. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 Aug. 2026 The series debuted with Angel City FC co-founder Julie Uhrman, with upcoming episodes featuring Olympic legend Allyson Felix and Always Alpha co-founder Cosette Chaput, followed by Los Angeles Sparks president Stacy Johns. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Newer automakers like Tesla, Rivian, and the upcoming Slate don’t work through traditional franchised dealers. — Sean Tucker, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks’ famously tumultuous dynamic is on the mend with the help of an upcoming Fleetwood Mac documentary. — Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for upcoming

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Adjective

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

Adjective

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

Adjective

In addition to the gallery program, ARTnews will present the Art Week NYC Hub, with a full slate of live interviews, panel discussions, artist talks, and other editorial programming to be announced in hte coming months.

— Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
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

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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