oncoming

[on-kuhm-ing, awn-]

adjective

1. approaching; nearing.

   the oncoming train; the oncoming holiday season.

2. emerging.

   the oncoming generation of leaders.

noun

1. approach; onset.

   the oncoming of winter.

oncoming

/ ˈɒnˌkʌmɪŋ /

adjective

1. coming nearer in space or time; approaching

noun

1. the approach or onset

   the oncoming of winter

Word History and Origins

Origin of oncoming¹

1835–45; on + coming, after verb phrase come on

Example Sentences

The investigation will assess the scope and safety consequences of FSD executing maneuvers that violate traffic safety, such as red light and lane changes into oncoming traffic.

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It cited two scenarios: Cars traveling into an intersection on a red light and cars changing lanes into oncoming traffic.

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To protect its skies from ballistic missiles, Kyiv has asked its Western partners for at least 10 units of Patriot surface-to-air defence systems which can detect and intercept oncoming missiles.

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But the end of the August recess in Washington — and the oncoming flu and COVID-19 season — could return public attention to subjects that have proved politically perilous for the president this week.

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A fiery crash Saturday night on Interstate 15 in Temecula killed four people when a BMW went over the concrete median and hit an oncoming car, authorities said.

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