as in approaching
being soon to appear or take place
an upcoming election
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Recent Examples of upcoming
This is a young-and-upcoming team, so the result is not all that surprising.
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David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
In time with the occasion, the supergroup has announced an upcoming slate of book releases publishing in partnership with Hachette Book Group’s Running Press, CAKE Corp, and BigHit Music.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2026
The song introduces her upcoming eighth full-length, Petal, which will arrive in July.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Tracy Philbeck and his son Levi drove from Charlotte, North Carolina, with a group of friends to support their favorite fighter, American Justin Gaethje, in the upcoming lightweight title bout against Georgian Ilia Topuria.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
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David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
In time with the occasion, the supergroup has announced an upcoming slate of book releases publishing in partnership with Hachette Book Group’s Running Press, CAKE Corp, and BigHit Music.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2026
The song introduces her upcoming eighth full-length, Petal, which will arrive in July.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Tracy Philbeck and his son Levi drove from Charlotte, North Carolina, with a group of friends to support their favorite fighter, American Justin Gaethje, in the upcoming lightweight title bout against Georgian Ilia Topuria.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upcoming
Adjective
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That June deadline is fast approaching, but Rolapp said many players have come to agree with the direction.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Memorial Day Weekend is fast approaching, and some brands are doing us all a favor by serving up early deals and coupon codes.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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But the message wasn’t about a missing person or an impending storm.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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As for Sunday’s start of the negotiation period with their own impending free agents, the Heat have several players to consider, with some having been tied to the team’s pursuit of Antetokounmpo.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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At some point, China will have to start buying more oil again, but the exact timing is unclear in the coming months, De Haan said.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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Despite the reductions, the budget deficit will persist, and additional cuts were expected in coming years, according to a county budget presentation.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Dubbed Ocean Terrace, the forthcoming waterfront project by Revuelta Architecture International is composed of several existing structures that make up one complex in the North Beach area.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
11 Dec. 2025
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Kessler said details would be forthcoming, as Bell will need to approve the dismissal of the lawsuit.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Upcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upcoming. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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