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

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It felt like a freight train coming at you.

From Barron's

Just before Christmas, Guinnip tallies his expenses and sets aside money for taxes and expenses for the coming year’s crop.

From The Wall Street Journal

“He’s in the picture, but I do think that coming back from the shoulder, it’s going to take some time,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times

Both the paper and bills are due to be released in the coming weeks.

From Los Angeles Times

"I want to commend the victim for her incredible courage in coming forward and reliving such a traumatic experience two decades later."

From BBC

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