incoming

American  

[in-kuhm-ing] / ˈɪnˌkʌm ɪŋ /

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.

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noun

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

   the incoming of spring.

2. Usually incomings. funds received; revenue.

incoming British  

/ ˈɪnˌkʌmɪŋ /

adjective

1. coming in; entering

2. about to come into office; succeeding

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

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noun

1. the act of coming in; entrance

2. (usually plural) income or revenue

Etymology

Origin of incoming

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

Example Sentences

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incoming

Thrive Eternal, the sports properties company run by incoming Lakers owner Joshua Kushner, declined to comment because the NBA has not yet approved the sale.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

The researchers also found that the diffraction pattern changed depending on both the direction and polarization of the incoming light.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026

An international shortage of interceptors for Patriot missile systems left Kyiv struggling to down incoming barrages of Russian ballistic missiles and promoted worries about attacks on energy infrastructure before winter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

Root will meet incoming coach Stephen Fleming in the coming days to plot the route forward.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

A senior partner asks if you’ll mentor an incoming summer associate, and the answer is easy: Of course you will.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

Related Words

• approaching