as in upcoming
being soon to appear or take place
we're looking forward to your oncoming visit
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Recent Examples of oncoming
At one point, the suspect allegedly swerved again into the wrong direction -- right at an oncoming big rig.
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Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 15 May 2026
Two people died in a vehicle crash in south Charlotte Wednesday evening after a driver veered into oncoming traffic, police said in a news release.
—Jeff A. Chamer
may 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
Just months after the unit started, one officer in an unmarked police car spotted a man on a dirtbike and swerved across a yellow line into oncoming traffic, hitting the motorcyclist head-on and sending him flying.
—Eric Umansky, ProPublica, 11 May 2026
An investigation revealed the Cruze’s driver, Armando Ortiz Mendoza, 26, crossed over the double yellow line into oncoming traffic and caused the crash, according to the release.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
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Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 15 May 2026
Two people died in a vehicle crash in south Charlotte Wednesday evening after a driver veered into oncoming traffic, police said in a news release.
—Jeff A. Chamer
may 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
Just months after the unit started, one officer in an unmarked police car spotted a man on a dirtbike and swerved across a yellow line into oncoming traffic, hitting the motorcyclist head-on and sending him flying.
—Eric Umansky, ProPublica, 11 May 2026
An investigation revealed the Cruze’s driver, Armando Ortiz Mendoza, 26, crossed over the double yellow line into oncoming traffic and caused the crash, according to the release.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oncoming
Adjective
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Stoneman Douglas senior Gio Rojas could be a Top-10 first-round pick in the upcoming July MLB draft.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Paul McCartney, 15 months after closing out Saturday Night Live‘s 50th anniversary special with a memorable Abbey Road medley, returned to the late night show with a performance of the lead single from his upcoming album, as well as a Wings classic.—
William Vaillancourt,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Memorial Day Weekend is fast approaching, and some brands are doing us all a favor by serving up early deals and coupon codes.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
14 May 2026
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As for those still deliberating, Decision Day is fast approaching.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Pushed by an exacting director to pour her grief into the performance, she is simultaneously visited by the ghost of her deceased partner, who carries an impending climate prophecy.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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That show landed in the summer of 2020, right when the country needed a charming, good-hearted antidote to the terrors of COVID lockdown and an impending election.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
16 May 2026
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Nvidia’s growth outlook, while still strong, is expected to decelerate in the coming years, which could further impede the stock’s momentum.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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Should Rivian secure two to three more OEM partnerships in the coming years, licensing and platform revenue could realistically approach $8 billion annually by 2032.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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“Oncoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oncoming. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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