upcoming
adjective
up·com·ing
ˈəp-ˌkə-miŋ 
: happening or appearing soon : forthcoming, approaching
a list of upcoming events
the upcoming election
… snippets of upcoming shows …—
Mike Hogan
Mike Hogan… here to prep for upcoming NBA tryouts.—Ric Bucher
Ric BucherHer latest accent, acquired after many hours in a local falafel bar, landed her a leading role in an upcoming feature film …—Minna Towbin
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Stoneman Douglas senior Gio Rojas could be a Top-10 first-round pick in the upcoming July MLB draft.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2026
Rivian has delayed the arrival of the $45,000 version of its upcoming electric SUV, R2, which company officials say will be crucial to its long-term future as a viable automaker.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Schedules for the upcoming NFL season were released Thursday, with teams announcing their opponents in creative reveals posted to social media.
—Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Both cuts are featured on her upcoming album Confessions II.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
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Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2026
Rivian has delayed the arrival of the $45,000 version of its upcoming electric SUV, R2, which company officials say will be crucial to its long-term future as a viable automaker.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Schedules for the upcoming NFL season were released Thursday, with teams announcing their opponents in creative reveals posted to social media.
—Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Both cuts are featured on her upcoming album Confessions II.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
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upcoming
adjective
up·com·ing
ˌəp-ˌkəm-iŋ
: coming soon
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