coming
Americannoun
adjective
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following or impending; next; approaching.
the coming year.
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promising future fame or success.
a coming actor.
adjective
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(prenominal) (of time, events, etc) approaching or next
this coming Thursday
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promising (esp in the phrase up and coming )
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of future importance
this is the coming thing
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informal an expression used to announce that a meal is about to be served
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informal to deserve what one is about to suffer
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to be totally confused
noun
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arrival or approach
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(often capital) Christianity the return of Christ in glory See also Second Coming
Etymology
Origin of coming
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English; see come, -ing 1 ( def. ), -ing 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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He repeatedly attacked Raman over her opposition to a law that prohibits homeless encampments from coming within 500 feet of schools and day-care centers.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
The Royal Caribbean app alerted me to a coming “Disco Inferno” party to show off those dance-class tricks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
But that business is growing rapidly, with 61% of its equipment order backlog coming from its data center customers.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
"It really is a fishing and water-based community coming together to try and help those involved," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Jones said war was coming, and traveling to Southeast Asia would be dangerous.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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