upcoming

adjective

up·​com·​ing ˈəp-ˌkə-miŋ How to pronounce upcoming (audio)
Synonyms of upcoming
: happening or appearing soon : forthcoming, approaching
a list of upcoming events
the upcoming election
… snippets of upcoming shows …—Mike Hogan
… here to prep for upcoming NBA tryouts.—Ric Bucher
Her 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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Upcoming events are posted on our website.
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In addition to crushing it in a game of charades with fellow guest Tate McRae and talking about many celebrity confessionals on her LUX tour, the singer discussed her upcoming gig on Saturday Night Live this weekend with host comedian Shane Gillis. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2026 The upcoming free agent potentially put on the pinstripes for the last time in Game 3 of the ALDS as the Tampa Bay Rays swept the Yankees out of the playoffs. — James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026 Your response may be included in an upcoming Los Angeles Times story or lead to a phone interview. — Michelle Vartan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 The upcoming live-action series is being executive produced by Maria Nicholson, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Simon Gillis and Ben Irving for See-Saw Films, and Hoy, with See-Saw’s Nicky Earnshaw serving as a co-producer. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for upcoming

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of upcoming was in 1943

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“Upcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upcoming. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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upcoming

adjective
up·​com·​ing ˌəp-ˌkəm-iŋ How to pronounce upcoming (audio)
: coming soon
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