upcoming

adjective

up·​com·​ing ˈəp-ˌkə-miŋ How to pronounce upcoming (audio)
: happening or appearing soon : forthcoming, approaching
a list of upcoming events
the upcoming election
… snippets of upcoming shows …Mike Hogan
… here to prep for upcoming NBA tryouts.Ric Bucher
Her latest accent, acquired after many hours in a local falafel bar, landed her a leading role in an upcoming feature film …Minna Towbin

Examples of upcoming in a Sentence

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Two recent stories from the crypto space—Pudgy Penguins’ upcoming Pengu token launch and Bored Ape Yacht Club’s (BAYC) announcement of ApeChain—serve as perfect case studies in the art and science of owning headspace. Will Fan, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 Lamar Jackson’s Ravens against Buffalo’s Josh Allen in the upcoming Divisional Round might end up being the game of the year. Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2025 But that lax stance is set to change slightly as Sonos continues its effort to right the ship following this year’s app mishap and stay on track with upcoming products. Chris Welch, The Verge, 13 Jan. 2025 New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you. Kristin Jenny, Outside Online, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for upcoming 

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of upcoming was in 1943

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“Upcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upcoming. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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upcoming

adjective
up·​com·​ing ˌəp-ˌkəm-iŋ How to pronounce upcoming (audio)
: coming soon

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