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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He added that there was currently a WHO expert aboard the MV Hondius and that he intended to travel to the island to observe the forthcoming operation first-hand.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Wardley was a little more forthcoming with his prediction.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Release has become a through line for Perry, reflected in the shared title of her forthcoming projects, drawn from her song “Let It Die Here.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

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

I did not break the habit of stealing and hoarding bread until my faith that food would be forthcoming at each meal had been somewhat established.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright

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