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coming up on

VERB

happen upon

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bump into come across

WEAK

chance encounter meet

Example Sentences

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A new round of elections is coming up on May 31, with potential runoffs in June.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

"He really wanted me to do this challenge which is coming up on Friday," he added in an Instagram post.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

I’ve got football games to watch — the national college championship is coming up on Jan. 19 and the Super Bowl isn’t far behind.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026

Drafted in 2020, he’s coming up on the final season of his three-year entry-level contract, and will likely soon be paid much more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 13, 2025

“Belonged. These things belonged to her. We’re coming up on a year in December. I’m not lettin’ all this sit here like some kind of shrine.”

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy