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as in upcoming
being soon to appear or take place
everyone's excited about the forthcoming company gala
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as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
it's hard to tell what her views on that hot-button issue exactly are, as she's not very forthcoming
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Recent Examples of forthcoming
The forthcoming crisis cannot qualify as a supply shock.
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Sarwant Singh, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Tri-Rail’s long road to restoring a full state subsidy to its operating budget appears to be nearing a positive end after Florida legislators included its full $60 million funding request in the forthcoming state budget, a member of the railroad’s governing agency said Tuesday.
—David Lyons, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
The situation adds an interesting dimension to the forthcoming England camp, where Gordon will compete with Rashford for a place on Thomas Tuchel’s left wing.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Merging resortwear with sensuality and sinuous lines, the look beckoned the forthcoming summer season.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
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Sarwant Singh, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Tri-Rail’s long road to restoring a full state subsidy to its operating budget appears to be nearing a positive end after Florida legislators included its full $60 million funding request in the forthcoming state budget, a member of the railroad’s governing agency said Tuesday.
—David Lyons, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
The situation adds an interesting dimension to the forthcoming England camp, where Gordon will compete with Rashford for a place on Thomas Tuchel’s left wing.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Merging resortwear with sensuality and sinuous lines, the look beckoned the forthcoming summer season.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forthcoming
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Italian authorities have canceled upcoming concerts by Kanye West and Travis Scott that had been scheduled to take place in July in the northern city of Reggio Emilia, citing security concerns.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
31 May 2026
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Independents can’t vote in the upcoming primary for various government officials, but they are allowed on the state ballot question.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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Obama and Robinson's interview with the outspoken comedian was released on May 6.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Industry versus lifestyle Monday’s meeting drew a mix of outspoken residents presenting concerns about data centers’ direct impact on their rural communities, and commercial leaders portraying the data center economy as an essential growth opportunity for Jackson County’s economy.—
Ilana Arougheti
June 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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That June deadline is fast approaching, but Rolapp said many players have come to agree with the direction.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The royal wedding of the summer is rapidly approaching—and King Charles and Queen Camilla might have a calendar clash with the event.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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The most honest conclusion may also be the most sobering one.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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After Sinner left the court during his second-round loss to Juan Manuel Cerundolo, Evert said tennis has to be honest about two things at once.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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With a collective bargaining agreement set to expire in January 2028, in the middle of the league’s first summer-spring season format, and a new commissioner likely to be hired in coming years, there are enormous factors that will influence that decision.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The defining risk facing advanced societies in the coming decades is not collapse from external pressure.—
Dr. Aditya Vikram Kashyap,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The official spoke on condition of anonymity to offer more candid remarks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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At the station, the officers processing her were captured in a candid moment that Longoria says reveals what was really happening.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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In the video, Allie dramatically acted out both sides of the conversation, capturing the feeling of trying to extract a straightforward answer from her mom.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Not Suitable for Work, by contrast, stretches for both satire and straightforward cuddliness.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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The ski lift at Le K2 Palace grants direct access to the sprawling ski areas of France's Les Trois Vallées, the largest ski area in the world.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Iran, for its part, has moved to formalize its control over the strait in direct opposition to US demands.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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“Forthcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forthcoming. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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