upcoming
adjective
up·com·ing
ˈəp-ˌkə-miŋ 
: happening or appearing soon : forthcoming, approaching
a list of upcoming events
the upcoming election
… snippets of upcoming shows …—
Mike Hogan
Mike Hogan… here to prep for upcoming NBA tryouts.—Ric Bucher
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The upcoming election will pit Schimel, the former Wisconsin Attorney General, against Dane County Judge Susan Crawford, a liberal.
—Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Feb. 2025
That means eliminating them provides no savings in the ongoing fiscal year, with the savings only coming in the upcoming fiscal year when those positions had been projected to be filled.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
Community events upcoming The Mavericks remain active in the Kansas City community with several events lined up.
—Ben Delaforest, Kansas City Star, 18 Feb. 2025
Listen to the track below, and check out her full list of upcoming tour dates.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 18 Feb. 2025
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Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Feb. 2025
That means eliminating them provides no savings in the ongoing fiscal year, with the savings only coming in the upcoming fiscal year when those positions had been projected to be filled.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
Community events upcoming The Mavericks remain active in the Kansas City community with several events lined up.
—Ben Delaforest, Kansas City Star, 18 Feb. 2025
Listen to the track below, and check out her full list of upcoming tour dates.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Upcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upcoming. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.
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upcoming
adjective
up·com·ing
ˌəp-ˌkəm-iŋ
: coming soon
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