Definitions

forthcoming

[fawrth-kuhm-ing, fohrth-] / ˈfɔrθˈkʌm ɪŋ, ˈfoʊrθ- /

ADJECTIVE

expected, imminent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anticipated approaching awaited coming impending upcoming

WEAK

accessible at hand available destined fated future in evidence in preparation in prospect in store in the cards in the wind inescapable inevitable nearing obtainable on tap oncoming open pending predestined prospective ready resulting

Antonyms

STRONGEST

remote

WEAK

bygone distant gone past

Example Sentences

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The doctor told the court that he would "get involved much earlier in the forthcoming proceedings".

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

Polling expert Professor Sir John Curtice predicted that the forthcoming Clacton by-election could turn out to be a "damp squib" after other major parties said they will not contest the vote.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

This article is adapted from a study forthcoming in the American Business Law Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026

Warsh hasn’t been as forthcoming as his predecessors in his public pronouncements on the economy.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

I think, but typically, no answer is forthcoming.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak

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