as in approaching
being soon to appear or take place
an upcoming election
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With their fresh ideas and innovative approaches, the upcoming generation will redefine the traditional management and governance rules.
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024
The soldiers had undergone several weeks of training at bases in eastern Russia and had been equipped with clothes for the upcoming winter, GUR said in a statement late Thursday.
—Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2024
Tyler, the Creator is teasing a new song ahead of his upcoming album.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2024
Bailey left The Real Housewives of Atlanta in 2021 after 11 seasons on the show but has made guest appearances on the Bravo series since then — including a more prominent role on the show’s upcoming Season 16.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024
The soldiers had undergone several weeks of training at bases in eastern Russia and had been equipped with clothes for the upcoming winter, GUR said in a statement late Thursday.
—Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2024
Tyler, the Creator is teasing a new song ahead of his upcoming album.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2024
Bailey left The Real Housewives of Atlanta in 2021 after 11 seasons on the show but has made guest appearances on the Bravo series since then — including a more prominent role on the show’s upcoming Season 16.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Upcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upcoming. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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