coming

[kuhm-ing] / ˈkʌm ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

approaching, promising

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 to-be up-and-coming

Antonyms

STRONGEST

distant

STRONG

away far gone past

NOUN

arrival

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advent

STRONG

accession approach landing reception

Antonyms

WEAK

departing departure exit going leaving

Example Sentences

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Analysts polled by FactSet are looking for sales of $9.09 billion in the coming year, marking a 0.4% increase from last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

I have two weddings coming up this year, and this will be my first time attending a wedding as an adult.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

I’m quite relieved about, honestly, because I feel like I get to work in a space where I’m just coming and playing the part, and I’m going home.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“The coming IPO wave may dampen forward market returns, mute further multiple expansion, and possibly interrupt sector trends,” wrote strategists at BCA Research.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

I could almost see the smoke coming out of Dad’s ears when he arrived.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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