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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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney seized the world’s attention at Davos last week when he laid out a “rupture” of the world order, adding: “We know the old order is not coming back.”

From MarketWatch

Don’t have to be coming back into acting or anything.

From Los Angeles Times

Camille Grand, the head of European defence lobby group ASD, told AFP manufacturers would be able to match almost all the capabilities the United States can produce in the coming years.

From Barron's

The estimates, which cover the 12-month period ended in mid-2025, also uncovered some surprises regarding the comings and goings between states.

From The Wall Street Journal

Atonio played six times this season, with his first appearance coming in early December and the last against Harlequins in the Champions Cup on 18 January.

From BBC

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