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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Toronto was coming off its first win in franchise history on Wednesday when it defeated Seattle but struggled against a more complete offensive team in the Sparks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

The appointment of the former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen boss, 44, is expected in the coming days.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

It is technically possible for ordinary investors to get ahead of the coming oversize and high-profile public offerings expected in 2026—including SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

“I think this fight is coming at just the right time,” Carano said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

I scanned the faces of those coming out, but neither Betsie nor Nollie was there, nor anyone else from Haarlem.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

coming

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