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 company says the voluntary monitoring scheme puts it ahead of the game and prepares the way for forthcoming legislation.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

“If developments turn out as currently envisaged, the policy rate will be raised at one of the forthcoming monetary policy meetings,” said Norges Bank Gov. Ida Wolden Bache.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

As for Rhaenyra’s new sword, Condal was a bit more forthcoming about the show’s reasoning.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

“That represents a meaningful pool of sidelined capital that could move into equities, and forthcoming IPOs, if investor interest proves strong,” he wrote.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

There would be money forthcoming to pay soldiers for that purpose.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

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