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
Ric BucherHer latest accent, acquired after many hours in a local falafel bar, landed her a leading role in an upcoming feature film …—Minna Towbin
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Heading into the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season, Butler will be a huge part of Golden State's goal of winning another championship with Curry.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
With the space franchise's upcoming 60th anniversary looming, fans will likely engage in a massive celebration.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
Yeoh, who plays Madame Morrible in the films, recently revealed that fans will be getting a melodic surprise in the upcoming Wicked: For Good during an exclusive chat with PEOPLE about her lead voice role in the upcoming English-language version of the Chinese blockbuster Ne Zha 2.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
The Bella Vista Men's Chorus will have their upcoming concert in the sanctuary at 3 p.m. on Aug. 24.
—Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 17 Aug. 2025
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
With the space franchise's upcoming 60th anniversary looming, fans will likely engage in a massive celebration.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
Yeoh, who plays Madame Morrible in the films, recently revealed that fans will be getting a melodic surprise in the upcoming Wicked: For Good during an exclusive chat with PEOPLE about her lead voice role in the upcoming English-language version of the Chinese blockbuster Ne Zha 2.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
The Bella Vista Men's Chorus will have their upcoming concert in the sanctuary at 3 p.m. on Aug. 24.
—Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 17 Aug. 2025
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“Upcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upcoming. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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upcoming
adjective
up·com·ing
ˌəp-ˌkəm-iŋ
: coming soon
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