as in approaching
being soon to appear or take place
an upcoming election
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Recent Examples of upcoming
So expect Pike to be dealing with her loss in the upcoming season, among other challenges.
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ArsTechnica, 26 Apr. 2026
The upcoming special legislative session to pass a budget that begins May 12 would be the perfect time and place to push for gas tax relief.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Other positive catalysts include an upcoming investor day.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
Their advice has ranged from adjusting the colors on an app for people with low vision, to working with curators to ensure that upcoming exhibits are properly accessible for all.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
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ArsTechnica, 26 Apr. 2026
The upcoming special legislative session to pass a budget that begins May 12 would be the perfect time and place to push for gas tax relief.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Other positive catalysts include an upcoming investor day.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
Their advice has ranged from adjusting the colors on an app for people with low vision, to working with curators to ensure that upcoming exhibits are properly accessible for all.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upcoming
Adjective
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Summer is fast approaching, with warm temperatures expected to hit Washington DC and make for a sticky and humid start to the season, a familiar reality for residents across the DMV.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Colorado’s first open race for governor in eight years is fast approaching, and The Denver Post wants your questions for the candidates.—
Jon Murray,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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The relationship set the tone for what was to come over the impending months — from that spark to culminating the deal in the last few weeks.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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By the time Cale Makar picked up the puck on the offensive line, exploiting Taylor Ward in a mismatched one-on-one before sniping short side past Anton Forsberg, the impending sweep was clear.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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It is expected to reach full operations in the coming months, to power over 400,000 Massachusetts homes and businesses.—
Jennifer McDermott,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Prices are stabilizing and may even rise slightly in coming months as demand rises and supply continues to be tight, Wei said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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In Madonna and Stuart Price’s manifesto for the singer’s forthcoming record, CONFESSIONS II, the duo has tapped into the transcendental properties of dance music.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
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With just under five months to go before its September opening, the forthcoming Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles has announced a selection of exhibitions that will inaugurate the new institution, all of which are curated by cofounder George Lucas.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Upcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upcoming. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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