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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For more information about upcoming events, go to www.delmarfoundation.org.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2025
Collins can't help but be excited for her character's upcoming storyline.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
The Mavs do have a first round draft selection in the upcoming NBA Draft, which will be in the lottery.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Apr. 2025
The project was selected for a session at the Annecy Animation Showcase at Cannes, which is part of upcoming Cannes Animation Day, a joint initiative between the Marché du Film at Cannes and the Annecy Festival.
—Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 18 Apr. 2025
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2025
Collins can't help but be excited for her character's upcoming storyline.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
The Mavs do have a first round draft selection in the upcoming NBA Draft, which will be in the lottery.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Apr. 2025
The project was selected for a session at the Annecy Animation Showcase at Cannes, which is part of upcoming Cannes Animation Day, a joint initiative between the Marché du Film at Cannes and the Annecy Festival.
—Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Upcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upcoming. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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upcoming
adjective
up·com·ing
ˌəp-ˌkəm-iŋ
: coming soon
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