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
Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
The lack of snowfall will likely put regions in the West at risk of drought conditions and lower water supplies in the coming seasons, Meyer added.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 4 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
The epic saga begins in Atlantis and gives us some origin story for Merlin, who then takes center stage before the coming of Arthur.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Kyle Denis, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2026
The kit will also launch in Japan, the UK and continental Europe in the coming weeks, in cooperation with Kia distribution partner Auto&.
—New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Helping people to get jobs that provide food security will be particularly important in the coming years, with demand for help through food banks projected to double nationwide, Pulling said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
The lack of snowfall will likely put regions in the West at risk of drought conditions and lower water supplies in the coming seasons, Meyer added.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
Now the question is, can new UCLA football coach Bob Chesney and his 40-plus transfers be the second coming of Indiana?
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
The epic saga begins in Atlantis and gives us some origin story for Merlin, who then takes center stage before the coming of Arthur.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
Global Citizen will release details regarding limited free tickets in the coming weeks.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2026
The kit will also launch in Japan, the UK and continental Europe in the coming weeks, in cooperation with Kia distribution partner Auto&.
—New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming
Adjective
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The deadline to submit a claim form for a 23andMe settlement is fast approaching.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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In Maryland and New York, however, candidate filing deadlines are fast approaching, after which redrawing congressional maps would be nearly impossible.—
David M. Drucker,
Washington Post,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The next day, both adults, seasonal farmworkers, became ill with vomiting and stayed home from work.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Takaichi had earlier laid out a record $783 billion budget for the next fiscal year starting April 1, on top of a $135 billion stimulus package introduced last year to help households with rising living costs.—
CNBC.com staff,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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David Cox David Cox is a freelance journalist focusing on all aspects of health, from fitness and nutrition to infectious diseases and future medicines.—
David Cox,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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On opening day the first 100 guests will receive a $50 Toastique Rewards credit with a $10 minimum purchase, to be used on future visits.—
Richard Guzman,
Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Upon arrival, officers discovered the dog was still alive and needed medical attention.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Once registered online, arrival instructions will be shared with the applicant.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Italy would be allowed to prohibit migrant ships from entering Italian waters for up to 30 days, the Associated Press reported.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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The footage shows Ragan and another man entering the business armed with guns and pointing them at customers.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The pageantry, the performances, the slightly chaotic energy of that many athletes walking in behind their flags, all of them arriving at the same place after wildly different journeys.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
5 Feb. 2026
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The fire department evacuated the home and put out the blaze within 12 minutes of arriving to the scene, Hall said.—
Kendrick Calfee
February 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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At this stage in its evolution, the central star, the one that’s contracting down on its way to becoming a white dwarf, is only slightly hotter than the Sun is.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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Exports of cognac, the French industry’s flagship spirit, plunged 15% in volume and 24% in value, becoming one of the biggest casualties of escalating trade tensions.—
Reuters 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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While the Super Bowl halftime show is happening on NBC and Peacock, Turning Point USA is hosting an alternative halftime show for viewers at home.—
Maria Francis,
Oklahoman,
8 Feb. 2026
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That difference — that scissor that is happening in the sled — is what gives you steering.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Coming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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