as in upcoming
being soon to appear or take place
we're looking forward to your oncoming visit
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Recent Examples of oncoming
In another incident, a car which had accidentally turned onto the course was forced to reverse in the face of the oncoming peloton.
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Issy Ronald, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
For many New Yorkers, there is nothing quite so terrifying as the thought of being shoved into the path of an oncoming train.
—Katherine Rosman, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
The captain brought the ship to a relative standstill and looked at the light through his glasses, soon realizing the beam was coming from an oncoming ship.
—Joel Sams, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025
Tens of thousands of people evacuated, some having run on foot to flee oncoming flames.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 28 Jan. 2025
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Issy Ronald, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
For many New Yorkers, there is nothing quite so terrifying as the thought of being shoved into the path of an oncoming train.
—Katherine Rosman, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
The captain brought the ship to a relative standstill and looked at the light through his glasses, soon realizing the beam was coming from an oncoming ship.
—Joel Sams, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025
Tens of thousands of people evacuated, some having run on foot to flee oncoming flames.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oncoming
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The upcoming election will pit Schimel, the former Wisconsin Attorney General, against Dane County Judge Susan Crawford, a liberal.—
Jack Birle,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Feb. 2025
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The company stated a southeast trajectory will allow the Falcon 9 to carry additional satellites to orbit as well as allow for human spaceflight missions to polar orbit including the upcoming Fram2 mission still on the calendar for early March.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2025
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Their answer depends on the details of his impending contract extension.—
Darnell Mayberry,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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In Japanese mythology, oarfish are viewed as harbingers of doom, signaling impending earthquakes.—
Amanda Holpuch,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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In coming years, Manfred wants the sport to sell more national packages that would include games from all 30 teams.—
Evan Drellich,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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But, perhaps more importantly, the promenade is expected to serve as a model for how San Diego can create community gathering spaces amid the high-rise buildings expected in many neighborhoods in coming years.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Oncoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oncoming. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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