in·com·ing
ˈin-ˌkə-miŋ 
1
: taking a new place or position especially as part of a succession
the incoming president
2
: just starting or beginning
the incoming year
3
: coming in : arriving
an incoming ship
incoming mail
1
: the act of coming in : arrival
2
: income sense 1
—usually used in plural
Examples of incoming in a Sentence
Adjective
All incoming phone calls are monitored for quality control.
Noun
the endless succession of incomings had us wondering how we would ever find room for everyone
the company's incomings from its brick-and-mortar stores, online sales, and website advertising
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Katie Woo, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Stroman’s release opens up the requisite third roster spot needed to add all the incoming pitchers to the roster.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
Supreme Court incoming No matter how the Federal Circuit ultimately rules in V.O.S., the case appears destined for the Supreme Court, which bears a 6-3 conservative majority and includes three justices appointed by Trump.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 26 July 2025
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Adjective
Mozeliak, with input from incoming successor Chaim Bloom, opted for the best overall talent in returns for his top three relievers — a clear sign that the bridge year will span much longer than first advertised.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Stroman’s release opens up the requisite third roster spot needed to add all the incoming pitchers to the roster.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
These can come after an incoming and still help the balance sheet on PSR so long as they are completed before next year’s June 30 deadline.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
Supreme Court incoming No matter how the Federal Circuit ultimately rules in V.O.S., the case appears destined for the Supreme Court, which bears a 6-3 conservative majority and includes three justices appointed by Trump.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 26 July 2025
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“Incoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incoming. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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