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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Carr also suggested Disney hasn’t been completely forthcoming in its responses to the FCC’s requests for information.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

On Thursday, Kimmel made the remarks during a parody of the forthcoming White House Correspondents' Dinner.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Along with rival Samsung Electronics, SK hynix is supplying HBM to US industry titan Nvidia for its forthcoming cutting-edge "Vera Rubin" AI platform, expected to further boost the technology's capabilities.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

When asked for comment about the number of users seeking refunds and any problems, a CBP spokesperson said the agency did not have any answers to those questions but that updates will be forthcoming.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

He also knew that the world was clamoring for the match and that if he held out a little longer, more money might be forthcoming.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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