forthcoming
Americanadjective
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coming forth, or about to come forth; about to appear; approaching in time.
the forthcoming concert.
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ready or available when required or expected.
He assured us that payment would be forthcoming.
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frank and cooperative; candid.
In his testimony, the senator could have been more forthcoming.
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friendly and outgoing; sociable.
noun
adjective
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approaching in time
the forthcoming debate
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about to appear
his forthcoming book
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available or ready
the money wasn't forthcoming
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open or sociable
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Etymology
Origin of forthcoming
Explanation
You know when you go to a movie and they show the previews under the heading "Coming Soon?" They could just as well say forthcoming, because it means the same thing. Only who would want to see that stuffy movie? "Forthcoming with" means "providing" — hopefully your neighbors are forthcoming with candy on Halloween, so you can fill up your bag. Sometimes parents complain that their teenagers are not forthcoming with information about their life at school. When someone is forthcoming, they are open and honest about what they're saying and they do it in a willing and friendly way.
Vocabulary lists containing forthcoming
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Example Sentences
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“It appears as though investors are selling BTC for deploying capital into these forthcoming public offerings.”
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
But for now, fans will have to wait to learn whether a sequel is forthcoming.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Out Tuesday, the nearly 300-page memoir reveals new, firsthand details about an administration that, by Jill’s own admission, was not especially forthcoming.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Josh Simons announced he was standing down as the MP for Makerfield on Thursday last week, paving the way for Burnham to stand as Labour's candidate in the forthcoming by-election.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
I am trying to get some kind of explanation from God, but none is forthcoming.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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