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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For the upcoming 50th anniversary of the brand and the new spring 2026 collection, Miille went back into the archives and looked to Ellis’ vision, quite literally.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Sullivan wouldn’t get into specifics yet shared that the Dolphins will evaluate some quarterbacks in the upcoming NFL Draft.
—Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
When Bill’s older brother Henry (Barry Ward) finds the pianist in numbed solitude in his dingy apartment, Bill has canceled all his upcoming gigs, saying Scotty cannot be replaced.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Our upcoming walk preoccupied me the whole morning.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Sullivan wouldn’t get into specifics yet shared that the Dolphins will evaluate some quarterbacks in the upcoming NFL Draft.
—Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
When Bill’s older brother Henry (Barry Ward) finds the pianist in numbed solitude in his dingy apartment, Bill has canceled all his upcoming gigs, saying Scotty cannot be replaced.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Our upcoming walk preoccupied me the whole morning.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Upcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upcoming. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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upcoming
adjective
up·com·ing
ˌəp-ˌkəm-iŋ
: coming soon
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