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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Examples of upcoming in a Sentence
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Recent Examples on the Web
The upcoming edition of the Cannes Film Market will run May 14-22.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
Both tracks are set to appear on his upcoming rock album.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
The Weather Company, in a forecast released Thursday, also said that warmer-than-average conditions are expected to encompass much of the country this upcoming summer.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
The actress, 27, who plays the role of tennis player Tashi in the upcoming movie Challengers, appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
He was slated to next appear in court this upcoming Wednesday.
—Madeline Nguyen, The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2024
The country legend is also set to star in an upcoming NBC sitcom alongside her Reba co-star Melissa Peterman.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2024
The two companies reached a deal on Monday, which includes bundling the upcoming ESPN streaming channel with Spectrum’s TV Select Plan.
—The Verge, 18 Apr. 2024
Raye’s upcoming tour dates include spots at Coachella later this month and at Lollapalooza in August.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2024
Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
Both tracks are set to appear on his upcoming rock album.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
The Weather Company, in a forecast released Thursday, also said that warmer-than-average conditions are expected to encompass much of the country this upcoming summer.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
The actress, 27, who plays the role of tennis player Tashi in the upcoming movie Challengers, appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
He was slated to next appear in court this upcoming Wednesday.
—Madeline Nguyen, The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2024
The country legend is also set to star in an upcoming NBC sitcom alongside her Reba co-star Melissa Peterman.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2024
The two companies reached a deal on Monday, which includes bundling the upcoming ESPN streaming channel with Spectrum’s TV Select Plan.
—The Verge, 18 Apr. 2024
Raye’s upcoming tour dates include spots at Coachella later this month and at Lollapalooza in August.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2024
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upcoming
adjective
up·com·ing
ˌəp-ˌkəm-iŋ
: coming soon
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