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to-be

[tuh-bee] / təˈbi /
ADJECTIVE
coming
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anticipated expected forthcoming impending subsequent
STRONG
advancing aspiring close converging deserving docking due fated foreseen future instant marked near nearing oncoming ordained predestined preparing progressing pursuing
WEAK
about to happen almost on one at hand certain drawing near en route eventual gaining upon getting near immediate imminent in prospect in store in the offing in the wind in view next nigh prospective running after up-and-coming
Antonyms
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distant
STRONG
away far gone past
ADJECTIVE
future
Synonyms
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eventual forthcoming imminent impending planned prospective subsequent ultimate
STRONG
approaching coming final inevitable unfolding
WEAK
booked budgeted close at hand coming up destined down the line down the pike down the road fated from here in from here on from here to eternity from now on in in the cards in the course of time in the offing just around the corner later likely looked toward near next scheduled ulterior unborn up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
distant later past
ADJECTIVE
incoming
Synonyms
STRONGEST
elected
STRONG
elect future
WEAK
designate new next
Antonyms
WEAK
outgoing
ADJECTIVE
prospective
Synonyms
STRONGEST
eventual expected proposed soon-to-be
WEAK
about to be approaching awaited coming considered destined forthcoming future hoped-for imminent impending intended likely looked-for planned possible promised to come
Antonyms
WEAK
agreed concurred
NOUN
future
Synonyms
STRONGEST
destiny fate millennium outlook prospect
STRONG
eternity expectation futurity hereafter infinity morrow offing posterity tomorrow
WEAK
aftertime afterward by-and-by life to come subsequent time world to come
Antonyms
WEAK
past

Example Sentences

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Toné! was born in 1986 when its to-be co-founders realized they could find success as their own entity.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2025

Renton School District’s 15,000 students will pilot the to-be finalized programs.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 24, 2023

“I lied that my Nana was a Holocaust survivor. My to-be best friend had a Nana who was a real Holocaust survivor, and I really wanted to bond up.”

From New York Times • Jan. 8, 2022

The company said certified or to-be certified pharmacy technicians who are responsible for administering flu and COVID-19 vaccines will be given $1,000 reward throughout a six-month retention period.

From Reuters • Sep. 17, 2021

But his jabbing at me about being late does not leave me much room for wanting to-be nice.

From "The Misfits" by James Howe