upcoming
adjective
up·com·ing
ˈəp-ˌkə-miŋ 
: happening or appearing soon : forthcoming, approaching
a list of upcoming events
the upcoming election
… snippets of upcoming shows …—
Mike Hogan
Mike Hogan… here to prep for upcoming NBA tryouts.—Ric Bucher
Ric BucherHer latest accent, acquired after many hours in a local falafel bar, landed her a leading role in an upcoming feature film …—Minna Towbin
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The school plans to kick off the upcoming high school football season with the new seating, which replaced crumbling concrete bleachers that were estimated at roughly 50 years old.
—Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 25 July 2025
There’s quality in Lammens’ technique but perhaps not at the level to immediately take over as United’s No 1 for the upcoming season if he is signed this summer.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 24 July 2025
Florida State University on Thursday joined the University of Florida in approving plans to increase costs for out-of-state students during the upcoming academic year.
—Kathy Laskowski, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2025
With training camp getting underway, Fields spoke out and revealed his biggest goal for the Jets during the upcoming year.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
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Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 25 July 2025
There’s quality in Lammens’ technique but perhaps not at the level to immediately take over as United’s No 1 for the upcoming season if he is signed this summer.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 24 July 2025
Florida State University on Thursday joined the University of Florida in approving plans to increase costs for out-of-state students during the upcoming academic year.
—Kathy Laskowski, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2025
With training camp getting underway, Fields spoke out and revealed his biggest goal for the Jets during the upcoming year.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
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“Upcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upcoming. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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upcoming
adjective
up·com·ing
ˌəp-ˌkəm-iŋ
: coming soon
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