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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Fracking is a big deal in Pennsylvania (Pa), one of seven swing states in the upcoming U.S. election.
—Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
The upcoming drama is directed by Pablo Larraín, who previously helmed the movies Jackie and Spencer.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
Once running, Metro riders will board the people mover at the upcoming LAX/Metro Transit Center Station at Aviation Boulevard and 96th Street directly from the K Line or C Line.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
Her upcoming trip comes just days after her husband campaigned in Window Rock on the Navajo Nation and at a rally in Phoenix on Saturday night.
—Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2024
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Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
The upcoming drama is directed by Pablo Larraín, who previously helmed the movies Jackie and Spencer.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
Once running, Metro riders will board the people mover at the upcoming LAX/Metro Transit Center Station at Aviation Boulevard and 96th Street directly from the K Line or C Line.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
Her upcoming trip comes just days after her husband campaigned in Window Rock on the Navajo Nation and at a rally in Phoenix on Saturday night.
—Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2024
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upcoming
adjective
up·com·ing
ˌəp-ˌkəm-iŋ
: coming soon
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