Definitions

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 from a dog family myself, I know these years are devastating.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Coming home from the hospital with me, my mother wondered aloud what my nickname should be.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“But here everyone seems like they’re getting something special, and they’re excited to see what they’re gonna find out. … Coming from having no audience, I loved having this.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

"Coming out from a region like that, I feel very proud."

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Coming around the peak, the city revealed itself with a burst of radiant light.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai

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