coming

[kuhm-ing] / ˈkʌm ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

approaching, promising

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anticipated expected forthcoming impending subsequent

STRONG

advancing aspiring close converging deserving docking due fated foreseen future instant marked near nearing oncoming ordained predestined preparing progressing pursuing

WEAK

about to happen almost on one at hand certain drawing near en route eventual gaining upon getting near immediate imminent in prospect in store in the offing in the wind in view next nigh prospective running after to-be up-and-coming

Antonyms

STRONGEST

distant

STRONG

away far gone past

NOUN

arrival

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advent

STRONG

accession approach landing reception

Antonyms

WEAK

departing departure exit going leaving

Example Sentences

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Coming upon the Boston Tea Party, it’s inevitable he’ll whine about not being invited.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Coming up with fixes can be time consuming, and delays are costing airlines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

Coming into Thursday, Microsoft stock has fallen more than 24% in 2026.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Coming into this year, there was no sense among investors that the Fed would be raising rates.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

Besides one Coming down soon? text ten minutes ago, she hadn’t said anything else.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon