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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In 2021, he met with Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney but, without a firm offer forthcoming, signed a contract extension to stay with France.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Some forecasts suggest the forthcoming El Niño could equal past peaks - or even surpass them - although this is still uncertain.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 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

But for now, fans will have to wait to learn whether a sequel is forthcoming.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Those who know the details are not forthcoming.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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