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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
Cutting-Edge Technology Another highlight of Dude Perfect’s forthcoming expansion is Samsung’s Virtual Production Studio, a massive wrap-around screen set to be installed in their adjacent warehouse.
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Jon Youshaei, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Now the Horizons District is set to make a massive splash thanks to a forthcoming $400 million development next to the First Americans Museum, which opened in 2021.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
This will be one of the key investigations undertaken by Brookhaven Lab's forthcoming Electron-Ion Collider (EIC).
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Automobile makers utilizing behavioral biometrics need to be forthcoming.
—Thomas Zawacki, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Jon Youshaei, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Now the Horizons District is set to make a massive splash thanks to a forthcoming $400 million development next to the First Americans Museum, which opened in 2021.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
This will be one of the key investigations undertaken by Brookhaven Lab's forthcoming Electron-Ion Collider (EIC).
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Automobile makers utilizing behavioral biometrics need to be forthcoming.
—Thomas Zawacki, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forthcoming
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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
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New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you.—
Kristin Jenny,
Outside Online,
13 Jan. 2025
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This year, much outspoken resistance to Trump has faded away, though there will be two notable absences: former first lady Michelle Obama and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Also, last month, Biden commuted the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, converting their punishments to life imprisonment just weeks before Trump, an outspoken proponent of expanding capital punishment, takes office.—
WILL WEISSERT THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Punching probably is a bit overrated, to be honest.—
Michael Cox,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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This moment requires honest, courageous leaders determined to make NYC a bulwark against Donald Trump’s aggressions and committed to using their power to make the lives of working families easier and better.—
Jasmine Gripper,
New York Daily News,
17 Jan. 2025
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And in coming days, our willingness to be there for each other will determine not just individual futures, but what becomes of us all.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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Plans call for crewed test flights to commence in coming months, followed by the first commercial flights of Spaceship Neptune sometime in 2025.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
24 Sep. 2024
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Her candid, insightful style helps listeners uncover the self-sabotaging behaviors holding them back.—
Amanda Miller Littlejohn,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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The cover shot features a candid photo of Haley and her mom hugging while Hope while Roker stood beside them.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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Collaboration, teamwork and a willingness to seek out the right technologies and efficiencies are essential and can be straightforward.—
David Joosten,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Cortland sawing off his own arm and serving it to his tyrannical father — that’s pretty straightforward.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2025
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The teeth bore remarkable similarities to those of North African primates, suggesting a direct evolutionary link.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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Aer Lingus and American Airlines has direct flights from Boston Logan International Airport to Shannon Airport.—
Karla Pope,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2025
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Finally, when the military is politicized, officers have strong incentives not to provide civilians with frank advice, and the public debate on military affairs becomes impoverished.—
Ronald R. Krebs,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Jan. 2025
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This frank book offers surprising reminders and context on our current problems with school funding, TIFs, Bears relocation threats and police brutality.—
Monica Eng,
Axios,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Forthcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forthcoming. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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