1
: immediately due in sequence or development
in the coming year
2
: gaining importance
the coming trend
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Examples of coming in a Sentence
Noun
the coming of the children meant we could finally get the party started
Adjective
The company has many plans for the coming year.
An official announcement will be made in the coming days.
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Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
They were also encouraged not to post live updates of their comings and going on social media, as well as expensive items.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
Courtney Fingar, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Several stocks that have underperformed in 2024 may be poised for substantial gains in coming months, according to Goldman Sachs.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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Noun
When its coming and how much to expect Louisville-area weather forecast
Wednesday
A 30% chance of rain showers, mainly after 3 p.m., could mix with snow after 5 p.m., according to the NWS seven-day forecast.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
They were also encouraged not to post live updates of their comings and going on social media, as well as expensive items.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Investment in manufacturing facilities will decline in coming months, the bank predicts, but at a much slower pace than previously expected.
—Courtney Fingar, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Several stocks that have underperformed in 2024 may be poised for substantial gains in coming months, according to Goldman Sachs.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Coming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coming. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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