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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

Example Sentences

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When a once-obscure strategy becomes the thing everyone is doing, the people coming to it last are the least informed about why it ever worked.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

The plan is part of draft legislation that will be debated over the coming year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Redick met with Smart in San Francisco two weeks ago when the Lakers were coming off a three-game losing streak.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

They have failed to win a home league game in 2026, with their last victory at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium coming against Brentford on 6 December.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Harry filled his mind—her braids, the deep warm glow of her skin, her smile —all of it coming together like a mist until she was the only thing he could picture.

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