incoming

[in-kuhm-ing]

adjective

1. coming in; arriving.

   the incoming tide.

2. newly arrived or received.

   incoming mail; incoming orders.

3. succeeding, as an officeholder.

   the incoming mayor.

4. accruing, as profit.

5. entering, beginning, etc..

   all incoming students.

6. Chiefly British.,  immigrant.

7. Scot.,  ensuing.

noun

1. the act of coming in; arrival; advent.

   the incoming of spring.

2. Usually incomings. funds received; revenue.

incoming

/ ˈɪnˌkʌmɪŋ /

adjective

1. coming in; entering

2. about to come into office; succeeding

3. (of interest, dividends, etc) being received; accruing

noun

1. the act of coming in; entrance

2. (usually plural) income or revenue

Word History and Origins

Origin of incoming¹

Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; in, coming

Example Sentences

In fact, things have gotten so bad that Lombardi sent an email to donors ahead of the Clemson game pleading for patience—and more money to pay incoming recruits.

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In Japan, incoming Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wants lower interest rates and more control over the country’s central bank despite persistent inflation.

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With Guehi, 25, expected to leave on a free, a new central defender will need to be signed without the financial benefit of an incoming transfer fee.

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One member’s term expires every year, giving every incoming president the ability to shape the board to meet his or her own partisan preferences.

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In their statement about the incoming CEO, the alliance called Walters a “conservative warrior in the fight for America’s future, restoring freedom, defending families, and proving that unions can be busted.”

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