as in approaching
being soon to appear or take place
an upcoming election
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Recent Examples of upcoming
In my experience, collaborating with peers can be an effective path to influencing upcoming policy, ensuring your voice is heard and amplifying impact in your sector.
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Rana Hajirasouli, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Fans of Jordan Peele-esque horror can look forward to upcoming release Him, produced by the Get Out filmmaker via his Monkey Paw production company.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The festival announced the latest programming on Friday, also revealing that attendees will get a sneak peek at the upcoming series revival, which is set for Hulu this summer.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 18 Apr. 2025
The release date of the upcoming game is set to start just ahead of the real-life 2025 Supercross season.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Rana Hajirasouli, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Fans of Jordan Peele-esque horror can look forward to upcoming release Him, produced by the Get Out filmmaker via his Monkey Paw production company.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The festival announced the latest programming on Friday, also revealing that attendees will get a sneak peek at the upcoming series revival, which is set for Hulu this summer.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 18 Apr. 2025
The release date of the upcoming game is set to start just ahead of the real-life 2025 Supercross season.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upcoming
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Sheinbaum, who is sixty-two, had been in office almost four months, and for much of that time public discourse had been consumed by Trump’s impending return to power.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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The chemistry between Davido and Victoria Monét is heavy, the beat is breezy, and the vibes are all about mutual love, respect, and attraction—a perfect track for the impending warm weather.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
21 Apr. 2025
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Zoom in: Musk, who has wielded significant influence in the Trump administration, may be stepping back in coming months, the president said Thursday.—
Ben Berkowitz,
Axios,
5 Apr. 2025
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In coming months, payroll gains could downshift more dramatically as those far-reaching import taxes push up inflation and dampen consumer spending, analysts say.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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The forthcoming rain was good news for crews battling a wildfire in central New Jersey that erupted on April 22 and has consumed 12,250 acres.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Kali Uchis has released the second single from her forthcoming Sincerely, album.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Upcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upcoming. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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