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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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"Every part coming together creates this performance in front of the cameras," she added.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

No matter the reading, investors should be careful about extrapolating March’s trend into the coming months.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

“Take $300, because we’re going to be coming back the same damn way.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Another lamented that they cry at the end of every dino doc, even though they know the asteroid is coming and extinction is on the horizon.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

He seemed to be in charge of the other children, and if he got scared enough, he’d not only lead them out of the forest but deter them from coming back.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman