1
as in upcoming
being soon to appear or take place
everyone's excited about the forthcoming company gala
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as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
it's hard to tell what her views on that hot-button issue exactly are, as she's not very forthcoming
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Recent Examples of forthcoming
Some market analysts pointed to worries sparked by Google (GOOG) and SpaceX (SPCX) falling somewhat sharply the previous day while others suggested that investors had been spooked by likely forthcoming rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.
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Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
But spokespeople for the DFC and the fund confirmed to me that nothing like that is forthcoming for now.
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Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
25 June 2026
The forthcoming season is set to premiere on July 23.
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Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
The odd sole unit has been the focus on the Air Liquid Max, but a forthcoming iteration of the sneaker will highlight its upper technology by showing how else it can be formed.
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Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
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Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
But spokespeople for the DFC and the fund confirmed to me that nothing like that is forthcoming for now.
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Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
25 June 2026
The forthcoming season is set to premiere on July 23.
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Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
The odd sole unit has been the focus on the Air Liquid Max, but a forthcoming iteration of the sneaker will highlight its upper technology by showing how else it can be formed.
—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for forthcoming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forthcoming
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Hawkins, 38, will end his 13-year run as Officer Kevin Atwater on the popular NBC show during the show's upcoming Season 14 in October, USA TODAY has learned.
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While chatting with ExtraTV at the Tight Ends & Friends concert presented by Sports Illustrated and Reese's, San Francisco 49ers player George Kittle confirmed he was invited to the upcoming ceremony — and revealed one of the pair's wedding rules.
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The experience of Jack Ma illustrates the limits imposed on entrepreneurs who become too powerful or politically outspoken.
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The fact his reputation around the league points to him being outspoken cooled his value.
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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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Refine a portfolio piece, build a small prototype, or share a draft with someone who gives honest notes.
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County officials have repeatedly warned that fraudulent claims take money away from public services and shift the tax burden to honest taxpayers.
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The world’s largest Wally’s is set to break ground in Independence in the coming months, with construction expected to conclude in 2027.
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Brickell is set to get even more Class A office space in coming years.
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Readiness is an ongoing practice, not a declaration, determined by daily interactions and the safety to be candid.
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In April 2020, the pop superstar shared a candid photo of herself and Austin to her social media in honor of National Siblings Day.
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On paper, the outcomes appeared fairly straightforward, though both matches delivered plenty of drama.
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How the Four-Box Decluttering Method Works The four-box decluttering method is a pretty simple and straightforward one.
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Rabies can also be transmitted through direct contact with brain or nervous system tissue from an infected animal.
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Reliable plasma diagnostics are considered a key requirement because direct measurements inside fusion reactors become increasingly difficult as temperatures and neutron radiation levels rise.
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“Forthcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forthcoming. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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