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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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Dwight Macdonald managed the difficult feat of being a democratic socialist and at the same time a tiresome snob and cultural reactionary, often coming off like a retired colonel at his London club.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

With a seven-point lead over Chelsea, Brentford and Bournemouth and five games remaining, Liverpool's job of securing Champions League football may well be achieved in the coming weeks.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Making this funding possible has been the steady stream of capital coming from investors into private-credit funds and insurers that need to be invested quickly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Seldom does a day pass without someone coming up to Monday to say thank you, or to shake his hand.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Why didn’t he tell me he was coming?

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam