as in approaching
being soon to appear or take place
an upcoming election
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Recent Examples of upcoming
Dream State will join a TV roster at A24 that also includes HBO’s Euphoria, Netflix’s Beef and Mo, and Hulu’s Ramy, as well as the upcoming Superfakes (Peacock) and The Spot (Hulu).
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Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2025
Not Suitable For Work joins Hulu Originals’ roster of live-action comedies that includes one returning series, Only Murders In The Building, as well as two upcoming ones, Glen Powell’s Chad Powers amd multi-camera sitcom Mid-Century Modern.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025
Boston Blue joins upcoming Fire Country spinoff Sheriff Country, headlined by Morena Baccarin, next season.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
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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Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2025
Not Suitable For Work joins Hulu Originals’ roster of live-action comedies that includes one returning series, Only Murders In The Building, as well as two upcoming ones, Glen Powell’s Chad Powers amd multi-camera sitcom Mid-Century Modern.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025
Boston Blue joins upcoming Fire Country spinoff Sheriff Country, headlined by Morena Baccarin, next season.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upcoming
Adjective
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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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Ballard declined to comment on Smith’s situation at the end of the season, so perhaps the GM will be more forthcoming at the combine and hint at whether Smith and/or Ebukam will remain with the team.—
James Boyd,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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There has been no indication that a second season will be forthcoming.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Upcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upcoming. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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