How to Use incoming in a Sentence

incoming

1 of 2 adjective
  • All incoming phone calls are monitored for quality control.
  • For now, there's no sign of an incoming fix.
    — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
  • That line in the sand was wiped out by the next incoming tide.
    — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
  • His phone dings each time one is incoming—an alert to stay inside.
    — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The incoming swell could be strong enough to cause new damage to the pier.
    — Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Jan. 2024
  • Reading the mood of the incoming sky.
    — Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Sanders is bullish on the incoming talent.
    — David Ubben, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Rain chances trend higher over the weekend ahead of an incoming cold front.
    — Shane Hinton, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The incoming freshman class is loaded; the field is wide open.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Texans could have some icy weather in the incoming days.
    — Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
  • When an attack is incoming, sirens pierce the air, and an app on their phone warns them to seek shelter.
    — Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Here’s what to know about the incoming weather system.
    — Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The change will only impact incoming sixth graders and students who are new to the area.
    — Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
  • The cold air from the incoming Arctic front rolls in closer to the ground.
    — Star-Telegram Staff, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026
  • The 5 ½ hour search wrapped up after the incoming tide returned large amounts of ice to the area.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2026
  • In a redraft league, incoming rookies are mixed in with the entire draft pool.
    — Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
  • Wind, waves, and incoming storms add to the list of dangers in South Haven.
    — Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 23 Mar. 2024
  • Also, fill gaps around incoming pipes and openings.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Some have taken to standing on rooftops to watch the incoming attacks.
    — Alexander Smith, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Pearls Airport doesn’t get a lot of incoming traffic these days.
    — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Soon enough, phones blared with news of incoming projectiles from Iran.
    — Matt Bradley, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Quarter-sized hail (1 inch) is forecast with the incoming storm.
    — Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
  • When Lawrence wears it, it's bound to be a trend—sheer and floral resurgence, incoming.
    — Irene Kim, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2026
  • However, Witt slid in ahead of the incoming tag.
    — Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Double-digit Ks and at least one win incoming.
    — Andy Behrens, New York Times, 25 May 2026
  • Those exits would help fund some of Madrid’s incoming business.
    — James McNicholas, New York Times, 9 June 2026
  • Powell even gave the incoming Fed chair some advice.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
  • There was a flash, and the whoosh of several incoming shells sent the team diving into the mud.
    — Michael Schwirtz David Guttenfelder, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2023
  • Two of the girls are rushing as sophomores, and the other two are incoming freshmen.
    — Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 24 May 2023
  • The city’s new council members and mayor will join a large class of incoming city leaders this year.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026

incoming

2 of 2 noun
  • But the head coach will have a major say on incomings.
    — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 5 June 2026
  • The pressure on incomings and outgoings could change the way the funds invest.
    — The Economist, 23 May 2020
  • Open to incoming and current high school players, field and goalkeeper.
    — baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 28 July 2019
  • Once the window opened, no major incomings were expected.
    — James McNicholas, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
  • My job is just to keep the dish clear of debris and keep being willing to turn it toward the incoming, because stuff is always coming in.
    — Cindy Watts, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2017
  • Search Party spoiler incoming, besties (well, not really, but sort of).
    — Wolfgang Ruth, Vulture, 21 Dec. 2021
  • Many likely stayed home with winter weather incoming and schools and businesses closing.
    — Dallas News, 2 Feb. 2022
  • When the window opened at New Year, no major incomings were expected.
    — Mark Critchley, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
  • To keep its energy trade revenue incoming, Russia has shifted its exports to crude oil.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 June 2026
  • Roma may need to balance the books this summer due to potential incomings and should be able to rake in some of that by selling Nainggolan.
    — SI.com, 28 May 2018
  • So much is at stake with this hire with a rookie quarterback incoming and the key players of the roster all entering their prime, and there aren't easy answers.
    — Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Feb. 2023
  • While strategic sales may be made to offset incomings, offloading a key player against their will is not expected to be necessary.
    — James McNicholas, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Wolves still need more incomings, potentially in central midfield and central defence, to build on the second half of last season.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
  • High heat incoming Peak daily temperatures in the afternoon will continue to rise over the next few days.
    — Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Devin Booker is entering his prime with the supermax contract incoming.
    — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 11 June 2023
  • Another pit stop under caution incoming.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Manchester United, meanwhile, have been keeping themselves busy with incomings this summer.
    — SI.com, 30 June 2018
  • One of his final acts in charge was to tell journalists not to expect any incomings or outgoings before the February 2 deadline.
    — Mark Critchley, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Sanders took plenty of incoming, but Tuesday’s Democratic debate devolved into a chaotic, all-way melee.
    — Molly Ball, Time, 25 Feb. 2020
  • While strategic sales may be made to offset Newcastle’s incomings, offloading a key player against their will is not expected to be necessary.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Following an off-season of tragedy and change, with seven incomings and as many outgoings (two on loan), their 2025-26 squad is still gelling.
    — The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Cesc Fabregas also left the club, returning to Barcelona, while the incomings blew lukewarm and exceedingly cold.
    — SI.com, 11 Aug. 2019
  • Any United incomings in January are likely to be dictated by outgoings.
    — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Wilson has almost tied up his first senior signing as sporting director, but the incomings (and outgoings) the Scot must oversee this window have only just begun.
    — James McNicholas, New York Times, 9 June 2026
  • Abidal's role at the club will involve playing a key role in all transfer business, both incomings and outgoings in what is expected to be a busy summer transfer window for the Catalan giants.
    — SI.com, 7 June 2018
  • Combining incomings and outgoings, the number of players Newcastle trade is likely to stretch well into double figures.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 12 June 2026
  • Western University said three current graduate students died and one was an incoming graduate student.
    — David Oliver, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2020
  • Reports of genuine substance regarding any possible Chelsea incomings have been noticeably absent from the typical media buzz since the end of the season.
    — SI.com, 19 June 2018
  • Manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta have been busy in the transfer window, but could more incomings be on the way?
    — Art De Roché, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
  • While Chelsea have in recent history made statement signings in January, this January is likely to be quiet in terms of incomings.
    — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026

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