as in upcoming
being soon to appear or take place
we're looking forward to your oncoming visit
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Recent Examples of oncoming
High school siblings, including one who was days away from his graduation, were killed in a crash when their vehicle hydroplaned into oncoming traffic, Nebraska authorities say.
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Mike Stunson
july 3, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2025
The video shows Roberts driving into the wrong lane again into oncoming traffic.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
One tunnel, narrow and single-laned, feels like a scene from a thriller where oncoming cars seemingly play a game of chicken.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Then the steering wheel wobbled momentarily, and instead of turning it proceeded straight into the lane meant for oncoming traffic, prompting a honk from a car behind it.
—Abhirup Roy, USA Today, 27 June 2025
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Mike Stunson
july 3, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2025
The video shows Roberts driving into the wrong lane again into oncoming traffic.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
One tunnel, narrow and single-laned, feels like a scene from a thriller where oncoming cars seemingly play a game of chicken.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Then the steering wheel wobbled momentarily, and instead of turning it proceeded straight into the lane meant for oncoming traffic, prompting a honk from a car behind it.
—Abhirup Roy, USA Today, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oncoming
Adjective
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Wilson is embracing his upcoming season with the Giants and making sure his leadership tactics are top-notch.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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The Ozark actress, who plays the Silver Surfer in the upcoming Marvel Studios sci-fi adventure, offered her reaction to critics who've objected to her being cast as the Silver Surfer, an alien character whom some fans think should be male.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Fernandes Anderson was staring down an impending $5,000 fine for a state ethics violation around that time period, for hiring two immediate family members to her City Council staff, giving them raises, and in the case of her sister, a bonus.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
10 July 2025
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Gunn also makes an appealing choice by having the Daily Planet team pile into Mister Terrific’s T-craft flight vessel to help rescue Superman and stop an impending disaster.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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The Salvation Army and American Red Cross will be setting up food kitchens in coming days, Gov. Bush said.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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Reports have indicated that Ye may continue attending proceedings once the defense begins presenting its case, expected to start in the next coming days.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
13 June 2025
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“Oncoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oncoming. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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