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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"People just aren't coming up to the street because it is such a shambles," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“And we have never before in history had three companies with as much potential supply of securities coming online,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

In coming months, Meta will shift it to being a paid subscription service with different tiers for different business sizes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

“Seeing the fans ride for you so hard and be like, ‘This was the first time I felt represented on camera,’ it’s really gorgeous to see everyone coming out and celebrating that and celebrating you.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

“This storm is coming out of nowhere. I don’t want it to catch us on the road —c’mon, Small Fry, get in,” Dad calls out the window.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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