incoming
Americanadjective
noun
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the act of coming in; arrival; advent.
the incoming of spring.
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Usually incomings. funds received; revenue.
adjective
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coming in; entering
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about to come into office; succeeding
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(of interest, dividends, etc) being received; accruing
noun
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the act of coming in; entrance
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(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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In another striking development, the incoming prime minister said he would appear on public radio and TV on Wednesday ahead of his visit to the president.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
India's aviation market is poised for significant expansion but remains constrained by a limited number of widebody aircraft, Willie Walsh, the incoming chief executive of IndiGo, told the BBC.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
Some have taken off or landed within minutes of incoming fire.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Scientists would then review the incoming data and decide which locations deserve closer study.
From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026
Both boys turned a sort of half left to face the incoming engine.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
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