1
as in approaching
being soon to appear or take place
a listing of the coming attractions
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2
as in next
being the one that comes immediately after another
in the coming year
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3
as in future
of a time after the present
over the coming weeks we'll be adding to the staff
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as in arrival
the act of coming upon a scene
the coming of the children meant we could finally get the party started
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as in entering
to move closer to
come here and sit by the fire
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2
as in arriving
to get to a destination
when do you think they'll come?
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3
as in becoming
to eventually have as a state or quality
your dreams can come true
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as in happening
to take place
whatever may come we'll always be together
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as in progressing
to move forward along a course
how is the remodeling job coming?
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Recent Examples of coming
Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 9 May 2025
Even if temperatures dip slightly below that level in coming years, the trajectory is clear, and so are the consequences.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
In the twentieth century, Western thinking about revolutions changed again with the coming of the Bolsheviks in Russia and the violence and oppression that ensued.
—Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
Among the highlights for the coming year is the Long March 8A rocket, a variant of the existing Long March 8, but with a larger, more powerful second stage, boosting payload capacity to a 700-kilometer Sun-synchronous orbit from 5,000 kilograms to 7,000 kg.
—Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Five more such ships are scheduled to arrive there in coming days.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 9 May 2025
Even if temperatures dip slightly below that level in coming years, the trajectory is clear, and so are the consequences.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
It was withdrawn when Microsoft first unleashed it on the world, and was put through a privacy and security sheep dip before its second coming.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
In the twentieth century, Western thinking about revolutions changed again with the coming of the Bolsheviks in Russia and the violence and oppression that ensued.
—Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
Here's what to know about the dry weather metro Phoenix has seen in the past months, including when the last rain fell and what to expect in the coming days.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
Among the highlights for the coming year is the Long March 8A rocket, a variant of the existing Long March 8, but with a larger, more powerful second stage, boosting payload capacity to a 700-kilometer Sun-synchronous orbit from 5,000 kilograms to 7,000 kg.
—Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
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Additionally, the more fiscally conservative Senate is increasingly unhappy with the cost of the bill, which is estimated to add $3.1 trillion to the deficit over the next decade.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Whatever it’s named, the next iOS will likely be released as a free update in September, around the same time as the next iPhone models if Apple follows its usual road map.—
Michael Liedtke,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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That said, the investing adage that past success does not indicate future performance holds equally as true for crypto as any other asset class.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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While future films would be tighter and more purposeful, none would make room for a beautiful detour like Dignan and Anthony holed up at a motel, where Anthony nurses a wordless bond with a Spanish-speaking maid.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
7 June 2025
Noun
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The arrival marks a clear play in the growing demand for craveable comfort food, and maybe even a response to those longing for the return of the McDonald’s Snack Wrap.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
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His arrival is a stopgap, one that the Steelers hope will keep them competitive until a long-term solution arrives, most likely in the 2026 draft.—
Will Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
Verb
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The senior forward has played at Boise State since 2021, becoming a starter seven games into his freshman campaign.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Mar. 2025
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Ahead of his next Olympic run in 1988, Lewis took to the track wearing a yellow and blue bodysuit at the 1985 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, becoming the first runner to sport a bodysuit in competition.—
Justine Fisher,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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But what’s happening now has nothing to do with efficiency.—
Dr. Ardem Patapoutian,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Banks need clear data lineage and cleansing processes to ensure their recommendations actually reflect what’s happening in customers’ financial lives.—
Jody Bhagat,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Athletic reported on Wednesday that West Ham were progressing in their talks with Potter, with the club later confirming the departure of Julen Lopetegui after six months in charge.—
Stuart James,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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This program, which began in 2022, is designed to rectify historic problems with IDR plans that prevented many borrowers from progressing toward 20- or 25-year loan forgiveness.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Designer and stylist Rachel Zoe, who starred in her own reality show on Bravo, The Rachel Zoe Project, from 2008 to 2013, is returning to the network in the upcoming season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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Other sponsors have reduced their funding but are still planning to march in the upcoming Manhattan parade, Kilbride said.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
6 June 2025
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Meanwhile, Israel's blockade of aid on Gaza — including electricity — is entering its third week.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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The reeling Heat put together a quality effort against the talented Celtics, entering halftime with the score tied at 50 and entering the fourth quarter trailing by just one point.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Coming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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