oncoming
adjective
on·com·ing
ˈȯn-ˌkə-miŋ 
ˈän-
Examples of oncoming in a Sentence
we're looking forward to your oncoming visit
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Some runners avoid crowding the sidewalks by running into oncoming traffic.
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George B. Sánchez-Tello, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2025
Roughly 40 minutes later, Matangi caused a collision after turning into oncoming traffic exiting southbound U.S. Highway 101 to westbound Highway 156.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
The Margate man was driving a Ford Focus into oncoming traffic in the inside lane of North University Drive when his two left tires entered the center lane, colliding with the left side of a 2023 Hyundai Elantra that was traveling in the correct flow of traffic, according to FHP.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
On both counts, traffic engineers say the continuous-flow design will help by reducing conflict points between left-turning vehicles and oncoming traffic.
—John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025
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George B. Sánchez-Tello, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2025
Roughly 40 minutes later, Matangi caused a collision after turning into oncoming traffic exiting southbound U.S. Highway 101 to westbound Highway 156.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
The Margate man was driving a Ford Focus into oncoming traffic in the inside lane of North University Drive when his two left tires entered the center lane, colliding with the left side of a 2023 Hyundai Elantra that was traveling in the correct flow of traffic, according to FHP.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
On both counts, traffic engineers say the continuous-flow design will help by reducing conflict points between left-turning vehicles and oncoming traffic.
—John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for oncoming
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“Oncoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oncoming. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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oncoming
adjective
on·com·ing
ˈȯn-ˌkəm-iŋ
ˈän-
: coming nearer
oncoming traffic
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