upcoming

adjective

up·​com·​ing ˈəp-ˌkə-miŋ How to pronounce upcoming (audio)
: happening or appearing soon : forthcoming, approaching
a list of upcoming events
the upcoming election
… snippets of upcoming shows …Mike Hogan
… here to prep for upcoming NBA tryouts.Ric Bucher
Her latest accent, acquired after many hours in a local falafel bar, landed her a leading role in an upcoming feature film …Minna Towbin

Examples of upcoming in a Sentence

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However, the simulation wasn’t looking at whether the board members are excited for upcoming events. John Werner, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 That could put them at a disadvantage compared to upcoming glasses like those from Google, which have a display for showing information along with providing verbal answers. Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025 The upcoming conjunction will be a party between the moon – Earth's only natural satellite – as well as a star named Regulus in the constellation Leo and Venus. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025 But despite the glaring issues facing West Ham, Potter saw signs of encouragement for upcoming games against Palace and Everton. Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for upcoming

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of upcoming was in 1943

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“Upcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upcoming. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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upcoming

adjective
up·​com·​ing ˌəp-ˌkəm-iŋ How to pronounce upcoming (audio)
: coming soon

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