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

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"This is the first time I am coming to Afghanistan," said Baloch, in her sixties.

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

Many said they believe it was a statistical fluke that could reverse in coming months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

"I grew up coming to the tournament, watching the players and that definitely contributed to my development," Fery told BBC Sport.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Should inflation cool in the coming months, the labor market is likely to come back into focus for the Fed.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

All through the short winter afternoon they kept coming, the people who counted themselves Father’s friends.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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