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

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Example Sentences

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incoming

Beskrestnov also said Ukraine had its own radar data to provide some limited warning of incoming attacks, but was urgently looking into using alternative communication systems.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

In an effort to maintain normality, there are no sirens warning of incoming strikes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

But an incoming storm system could pose new risks for the region as crews continue to brace for more wild weather this fall.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026

These allow selected wavelengths of light to reach the detectors and can separate incoming light into its individual colors.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

"Now, watch and learn," Whit said, and started demonstrating the blind handoff, a technique that usually only sprinters do during relays because of the momentum of the incoming runner.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds

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