upcoming

adjective

up·​com·​ing ˈəp-ˌkə-miŋ How to pronounce upcoming (audio)
Synonyms of upcoming
: 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

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Upcoming events are posted on our website.
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Already, those results are shaping the award’s upcoming nomination round, which will include climate adaptation and workforce transition among its priorities. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 When two upcoming shows in Chicago were canceled without explanation, Hall released a statement. — Jack Denton, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026 Notable China is planning to frame tariffs against some of its clean technology as a major obstacle for global climate action in the upcoming COP summit. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Jared DeMarinis, the State Administrator of Elections, said the certification of ballots marks the first step in the upcoming electoral process. — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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upcoming

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