1
as in approaching
being soon to appear or take place
a listing of the coming attractions
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2
as in next
being the one that comes immediately after another
in the coming year
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3
as in future
of a time after the present
over the coming weeks we'll be adding to the staff
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as in arrival
the act of coming upon a scene
the coming of the children meant we could finally get the party started
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as in entering
to move closer to
come here and sit by the fire
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2
as in arriving
to get to a destination
when do you think they'll come?
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3
as in becoming
to eventually have as a state or quality
your dreams can come true
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as in happening
to take place
whatever may come we'll always be together
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as in progressing
to move forward along a course
how is the remodeling job coming?
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Recent Examples of coming
Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
That hasn’t yet led to an increase in deportations, but experts expect a jump in those numbers in coming months.
'Stop and frisk'
The focus on immigration is drawing significant resources away from other crime-fighting departments, according to the more than 20 sources who spoke to Reuters.
—Brad Heath, Joshua Schneyer, Marisa Taylor, Sarah N. Lynch, Mike Spector, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
But the coming of more temperate climates will also drive population growth and boost overall economic activity.
—Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2025
Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
Among the highlights for the coming year is the Long March 8A rocket, a variant of the existing Long March 8, but with a larger, more powerful second stage, boosting payload capacity to a 700-kilometer Sun-synchronous orbit from 5,000 kilograms to 7,000 kg.
—Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
But Wall Street is divided on what to expect out of this closely followed group in coming months.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
That hasn’t yet led to an increase in deportations, but experts expect a jump in those numbers in coming months.
'Stop and frisk'
The focus on immigration is drawing significant resources away from other crime-fighting departments, according to the more than 20 sources who spoke to Reuters.
—Brad Heath, Joshua Schneyer, Marisa Taylor, Sarah N. Lynch, Mike Spector, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
Max will not be producing additional episodes of the coming of age drama, co-created and produced by Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
But the coming of more temperate climates will also drive population growth and boost overall economic activity.
—Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
Here's what to know about the dry weather metro Phoenix has seen in the past months, including when the last rain fell and what to expect in the coming days.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
Among the highlights for the coming year is the Long March 8A rocket, a variant of the existing Long March 8, but with a larger, more powerful second stage, boosting payload capacity to a 700-kilometer Sun-synchronous orbit from 5,000 kilograms to 7,000 kg.
—Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming
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Her next book, Mean Moms, will be releaed by Macmillan on July 29, 2025.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Elly de la Cruz, of the Cincinnati Reds, hit two home runs in his first game using the torpedo bat, for instance, then went 0–4 the next day.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Past performance gives no indication of future results.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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The Chiefs seem set at left tackle with Jaylon Moore, but Grant could be developed as a potential future starter.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Upon arrival, he was imprisoned in the CECOT mega-prison near Tecoluca, a facility central to President Nayib Bukele's crackdown on gangs.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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The arrival of Netflix accelerated the idea that on-demand viewing is the norm rather than the exception.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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After becoming a father and leaving college, Weeks was drafted into the NBA minor league and spent several years playing ball professionally overseas.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2025
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Ahead of his next Olympic run in 1988, Lewis took to the track wearing a yellow and blue bodysuit at the 1985 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, becoming the first runner to sport a bodysuit in competition.—
Justine Fisher,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But what’s happening now has nothing to do with efficiency.—
Dr. Ardem Patapoutian,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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As companies begin to pull back on orders, which is happening already amid the uncertainty related to overseas manufacturing costs and domestic consumer demand, lower supply will potentially serve as a force sending prices higher.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Athletic reported on Wednesday that West Ham were progressing in their talks with Potter, with the club later confirming the departure of Julen Lopetegui after six months in charge.—
Stuart James,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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This program, which began in 2022, is designed to rectify historic problems with IDR plans that prevented many borrowers from progressing toward 20- or 25-year loan forgiveness.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Collins can't help but be excited for her character's upcoming storyline.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Refrain from entering water that may have electricity in it and avoid walking through floodwaters.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Mar. 2025
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The reeling Heat put together a quality effort against the talented Celtics, entering halftime with the score tied at 50 and entering the fourth quarter trailing by just one point.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Coming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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