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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
Plans are forthcoming for a public memorial service hosted locally, Sachs said.
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Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2025
On the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call, Musk said that a forthcoming version of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software will require a hardware upgrade as well.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
Miley Cyrus has unleashed the first taste of her forthcoming visual album Something Beautiful!
—Michael Nied, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
On the slate tonight in Las Vegas is the previewing of such projects as the Anaconda remake with Paul Rudd and Jack Black; the forthcoming Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, which just received a release date; as well as the Darren Aronofsky-helmed Caught Stealing starring Austin Butler.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025
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Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2025
On the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call, Musk said that a forthcoming version of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software will require a hardware upgrade as well.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
Miley Cyrus has unleashed the first taste of her forthcoming visual album Something Beautiful!
—Michael Nied, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
On the slate tonight in Las Vegas is the previewing of such projects as the Anaconda remake with Paul Rudd and Jack Black; the forthcoming Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, which just received a release date; as well as the Darren Aronofsky-helmed Caught Stealing starring Austin Butler.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forthcoming
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The release date of the upcoming game is set to start just ahead of the real-life 2025 Supercross season.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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This includes the 10 treats most likely to appear on Easter baskets this upcoming year, from Kinder's Chocolate Candy Egg to Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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In a climate overcrowded with tiresome discourse, these seven Black women are carving their own lanes by being unapologetically outspoken, insightful and honest—and doing it with flair.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
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On the state level, Maine officials have been the most outspoken over the refusal to comply with the federal law, resulting in a back-and-forth between the state and the Trump administration.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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This accountability between sustainability initiatives and resilience among uncertainty is sparking more honest conversations, leading to more realistic goal setting and, ultimately, more meaningful progress.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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The album is raw, honest, and deeply personal—a sonic letter to women and their stories, both told and untold.—
Nour Ezzedine,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is set to become the first city in the region to launch electric flying taxis following a deal with U.S.-based Archer Aviation and plans test flights in coming months.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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But Wall Street is divided on what to expect out of this closely followed group in coming months.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
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If fans of That’s So Raven were curious about where Raven-Symoné and Orlando Brown stand, the former recently got candid about her thoughts on the latter.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Now Warning Issued To All iPhone Users Cory Booker Breaks Record With 25-Hour Speech Blasting Trump Florida Special Elections: Republicans Win Gaetz And Waltz’s Seats Administrative Bloat Faces A Reckoning A candid appraisal suggests these layoffs may signal a necessary correction.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The economic case for implementing those other policies is more straightforward than the case for tariffs.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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In a season obsessed with the impact of money on a person’s soul, whether scarcity can be as much a motivator as abundance, and the dilemma of what happens after giving one’s brother a hand job, Rick’s story was perhaps the most straightforward.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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His direct and succinct communication style endeared him to Premier League fans, bringing fresh air to how managers interacted with media members.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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In the Shade Tomatoes demand 8 hours or more of direct sunlight a day.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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Needling each other because these are real relationships — with plenty of brutally frank talk as well — but also because this is supposed to be fun.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The author is frank about Ono’s shortcomings as a parent.—
Barbara Spindel,
The Christian Science Monitor,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Forthcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forthcoming. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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