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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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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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as in arriving
to get to a destination
when do you think they'll come?
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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
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
County executive James Williams expects the most likely incoming governor, former Health Secretary Xavier Becerra, would be more supportive of bolstering healthcare funding, and maintains state support will be essential in coming years.
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Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
17 June 2026
Either way, most are thrilled its coming.
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Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Mikey Fresh,
VIBE.com,
26 June 2026
This time around, no such TACO relief is coming.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
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Adjective
At least 20% of the shares will be released after second-quarter results are disclosed sometime in the coming months, with all the lockups expiring in December.
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Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
County executive James Williams expects the most likely incoming governor, former Health Secretary Xavier Becerra, would be more supportive of bolstering healthcare funding, and maintains state support will be essential in coming years.
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Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Noun
And this is again, like years before we there was rumors of a Hurricane engine from Stellantis turbo-six coming.
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Joel Feder,
The Drive,
17 June 2026
Either way, most are thrilled its coming.
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Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
Internet comedian turned household name Druski is set to host the upcoming 2026 BET Awards this coming Sunday (June 28) at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater.
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Mikey Fresh,
VIBE.com,
26 June 2026
This time around, no such TACO relief is coming.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming
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With fireworks season fast approaching, there's no better time than now to get your pet fast and reliable support before anxiety hits hardest.
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And June 30 is fast approaching.
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From the BoDo District’s Double Tap Pub to LIGA Boise on Capitol Boulevard, soccer fever was in the air as the United States won 2-0 to advance to the next round of the World Cup.
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In the next 250 years, what books will get earn their place among the best literature America has to offer?
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If a team in a hot Canadian market were looking to inject future value into its organization and wanted to leverage free agency to do so, there are all sorts of ways to go about doing that.
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Kelce has kept tight-lipped on wedding details As for Kelce, the Super Bowl champion has not gone into detail about his future nuptials.
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Jennifer Lopez, Graham Norton, Jimmy Fallon and Zoe Kravitz were also spotted among the arrivals.
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Liz Schubauer and Charlie Carballo Jason Sudeikis, wearing a tuxedo, made his arrival to the wedding.
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Despite entering the match as overwhelming favorites, Argentina is approaching the match cautiously.
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British singer Ellie Goulding was spotted entering a car while wearing a black cocktail dress.
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Friends of both Swift and the Kansas City Chiefs football star tight end began arriving mid-afternoon in a steady stream of SUVs.
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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and his wife, Kelly, were spotted leaving their hotel en route to the celebration, while Fox Sports personalities Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson were also seen arriving for the event.
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Josh Bell homered from each side of the plate, becoming only the seventh Twins player to accomplish the feat.
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Ultimately, anticipatory anxiety should be a catalyst for becoming more adaptable and intentional in developing valuable human qualities, regardless of technological advancements.
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The pace and rate of change in the workforce is happening at unprecedented levels.
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Volunteers with the nonprofit are trying to prevent Chicagoans from having to call 911, but the Chicago Fire Department says those calls are happening.
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“Coming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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