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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Many working in the industry would like to see full-throttled support coming from the mayor’s office that will get results.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

He hopes to be the Labour candidate in the coming by-election, which the BBC understands will likely take place on 18 June.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Most industry players didn’t see the collapse coming.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

But there’s plenty of room to grow — for any candidate: Both polls found a large share of Latino voters were undecided, giving the contenders an opening to win them over in the coming weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

“And they’ve got to be real careful lifting a cadaver out of a coffin, to keep it from coming apart.”

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

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