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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O'Neill knows a player when he sees one but in his second and then third coming at Celtic last season he never gave the impression of a man who is out there sourcing these guys.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“It seems like every food manufacturer has a product coming out with enhanced protein,” said Brian Walton, an economist at Bozic, a dairy-market data-aggregation hub.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Net sales for the fiscal first quarter were roughly flat at $138.2 million, coming in just ahead of Wall Street models for $136.3 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Depending on where you’re coming from, you can choose from Amtrak, Metrolink, Metro Rail and Metro Bus.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Harry took a step to follow as well but then stopped, her hands coming to her abdomen at the same time as a funny look crossed her face.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

coming

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