as in approaching
being soon to appear or take place
an upcoming election
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Recent Examples of upcoming
Hype has also set up the ultimate Formula 1 experience for the upcoming Monaco Grand Prix next weekend.
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Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Inglewood, California — FIFA is facing backlash for sky-high prices and fees for the upcoming World Cup, causing consternation among fans and providing fuel to critics who accuse soccer's world governing body of greed.
—Amanda Arden, CBS News, 17 May 2026
While the specifics behind the upcoming style are unconfirmed, in-hand images give us a good idea of what to expect when the pair is released at retail this holiday season.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 17 May 2026
The outcome of Meta’s upcoming trial could be hugely impactful.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 17 May 2026
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Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Inglewood, California — FIFA is facing backlash for sky-high prices and fees for the upcoming World Cup, causing consternation among fans and providing fuel to critics who accuse soccer's world governing body of greed.
—Amanda Arden, CBS News, 17 May 2026
While the specifics behind the upcoming style are unconfirmed, in-hand images give us a good idea of what to expect when the pair is released at retail this holiday season.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 17 May 2026
The outcome of Meta’s upcoming trial could be hugely impactful.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upcoming
Adjective
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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
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As for those still deliberating, Decision Day is fast approaching.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Pushed by an exacting director to pour her grief into the performance, she is simultaneously visited by the ghost of her deceased partner, who carries an impending climate prophecy.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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That show landed in the summer of 2020, right when the country needed a charming, good-hearted antidote to the terrors of COVID lockdown and an impending election.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
16 May 2026
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Nvidia’s growth outlook, while still strong, is expected to decelerate in the coming years, which could further impede the stock’s momentum.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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Should Rivian secure two to three more OEM partnerships in the coming years, licensing and platform revenue could realistically approach $8 billion annually by 2032.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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In a preemptive move, Lionsgate has locked down rights to Carry Me to My Grave, a buzzy forthcoming novel from New York Times bestselling author Christopher Golden, as a development project for Francis Lawrence, who is eyeing direct and produce under his first-look deal with the studio.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Now, with Starmer under intense pressure to resign after the ruling Labour Party's disastrous showing in last week's local council elections, a victory for Burnham in the forthcoming poll over the ascendant right-wing Reform party could strengthen his push for the premiership.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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“Upcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upcoming. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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