Definitions

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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The appointment of the former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen boss, 44, is expected in the coming days and he will be unveiled in pre-season, with his contract beginning on 1 July.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Prime Minister Rob Jetten told reporters that Dutch companies "can help India enormously to invest heavily there in the coming years and to create new employment for Indians."

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

It also won back-to-back titles for the second time in school history, the first coming in Division 2 in 2001 and 2002.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

The former Nike executive has made many similarly sweeping calls since coming aboard in January.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

When they saw that automobile coming in the distance, they didn’t know what it was.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

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