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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At points during the chase, Haruna drove into oncoming traffic and onto the sidewalk before crashing his car around 6 p.m. on Dec. 12, 2021, the documents stated.
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Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says the best time to prepare for oncoming storms is now – well before the official start of the season.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 7 May 2025
An oncoming vehicle in the northbound lane attempted to swerve, as did Gilstrap, but the two vehicles collided.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 6 May 2025
The force of the collision sent the car that was struck into oncoming traffic, where another car ran into it.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
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Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says the best time to prepare for oncoming storms is now – well before the official start of the season.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 7 May 2025
An oncoming vehicle in the northbound lane attempted to swerve, as did Gilstrap, but the two vehicles collided.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 6 May 2025
The force of the collision sent the car that was struck into oncoming traffic, where another car ran into it.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 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 20 May. 2025.
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oncoming
adjective
on·com·ing
ˈȯn-ˌkəm-iŋ
ˈän-
: coming nearer
oncoming traffic
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