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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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"I don't want to change and there are people who - are actively retiring because of this change - and because of the lack of information which is coming our direction," he warned.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“We had all these outside influences coming to grab our players.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

“Those were the years my life was very changed by coming to Christ,” Shahabi said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

“Reassure your child that you’re always going to take care of them no matter how much money is coming in.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

We heard them coming back across the yard, their voices loud with excitement.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.