coming 1 of 3

adjective

Definition of comingnext
1
as in approaching
being soon to appear or take place a listing of the coming attractions

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Relevance

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2
as in next
being the one that comes immediately after another in the coming year

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3
as in future
of a time after the present over the coming weeks we'll be adding to the staff

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coming

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noun

ˈkə-miŋ How to pronounce coming (audio)
as in arrival
the act of coming upon a scene the coming of the children meant we could finally get the party started

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coming

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verb

present participle of come
1
as in entering
to move closer to come here and sit by the fire

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2
as in arriving
to get to a destination when do you think they'll come?

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3
as in becoming
to eventually have as a state or quality your dreams can come true

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4
as in happening
to take place whatever may come we'll always be together

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5
as in progressing
to move forward along a course how is the remodeling job coming?

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Recent Examples of coming
Adjective
The world’s largest Wally’s is set to break ground in Independence in the coming months, with construction expected to conclude in 2027. — Ilana Arougheti july 2, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 Additional announcements regarding partnerships, licensing initiatives, and international expansion plans are expected in the coming months, the company said. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
Noun
Across eight seasons, That '70s Show became a fan favorite thanks to its sharp humor, memorable catchphrases and relatable coming-of-age storylines. — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026 Playing Mary Bennet — Elizabeth’s younger and more timid sister — Bruccoleri set out to portray the coming of age story of a Regency woman. — Arushi Jacob, Variety, 25 June 2026
Verb
Over the coming days, he is expected to meet with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss Russia's war. — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 6 July 2026 More than 75 million were in the threat zone for severe storms in the coming hours, stretching across parts of the Plains into the Northeast, with the primary hazard being damaging wind gusts. — Jon Haworth, ABC News, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for coming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming
  1. approaching
  2. next
  3. future
  4. arrival
  5. entering
  6. arriving
  7. becoming
  8. happening
Adjective
  • With fireworks season fast approaching, there's no better time than now to get your pet fast and reliable support before anxiety hits hardest.
    — Jessica Moore, USA Today, 29 June 2026
  • And June 30 is fast approaching.
    — Ryan Lenora Brown, Christian Science Monitor, 26 June 2026
Definition of approaching
Adjective
  • From the BoDo District’s Double Tap Pub to LIGA Boise on Capitol Boulevard, soccer fever was in the air as the United States won 2-0 to advance to the next round of the World Cup.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 2 July 2026
  • In the next 250 years, what books will get earn their place among the best literature America has to offer?
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of next
Adjective
  • If a team in a hot Canadian market were looking to inject future value into its organization and wanted to leverage free agency to do so, there are all sorts of ways to go about doing that.
    — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • Kelce has kept tight-lipped on wedding details As for Kelce, the Super Bowl champion has not gone into detail about his future nuptials.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Definition of future
Noun
  • Jennifer Lopez, Graham Norton, Jimmy Fallon and Zoe Kravitz were also spotted among the arrivals.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • Liz Schubauer and Charlie Carballo Jason Sudeikis, wearing a tuxedo, made his arrival to the wedding.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of arrival
Verb
  • Despite entering the match as overwhelming favorites, Argentina is approaching the match cautiously.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
  • British singer Ellie Goulding was spotted entering a car while wearing a black cocktail dress.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of entering
Verb
  • Friends of both Swift and the Kansas City Chiefs football star tight end began arriving mid-afternoon in a steady stream of SUVs.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and his wife, Kelly, were spotted leaving their hotel en route to the celebration, while Fox Sports personalities Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson were also seen arriving for the event.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of arriving
Verb
  • Josh Bell homered from each side of the plate, becoming only the seventh Twins player to accomplish the feat.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • Ultimately, anticipatory anxiety should be a catalyst for becoming more adaptable and intentional in developing valuable human qualities, regardless of technological advancements.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of becoming
Verb
  • The pace and rate of change in the workforce is happening at unprecedented levels.
    — Holly Corbett, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Volunteers with the nonprofit are trying to prevent Chicagoans from having to call 911, but the Chicago Fire Department says those calls are happening.
    — Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of happening

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