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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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Her advice to L.A. daters: be forthcoming and honest about your wants and needs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

He is also understood to have been encouraged by discussions over the club's future direction, including plans for the forthcoming summer transfer window.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Some investors speculate about forthcoming entrants ahead of the official announcement and buy up shares, on the expectation that they could rise if a company is named to the index.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

The company reportedly has delayed the release of its forthcoming AI model until May after it failed to perform as well as similar products from competitors.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Edisto’s sayings will be chronicled in the forthcoming book A Short History of a Small Place: Snapfinger.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles