upcoming
adjective
up·com·ing
ˈəp-ˌkə-miŋ 
: happening or appearing soon : forthcoming, approaching
a list of upcoming events
the upcoming election
… snippets of upcoming shows …—
Mike Hogan
Mike Hogan… here to prep for upcoming NBA tryouts.—Ric Bucher
Ric BucherHer latest accent, acquired after many hours in a local falafel bar, landed her a leading role in an upcoming feature film …—Minna Towbin
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The 40-Year-Old Virgin star discussed the upcoming TV show at the premiere of his new film IF.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 14 May 2024
As part of the morbid support of the rapper’s upcoming 12th studio album, the obit shrewdly has quote marks around the subhead that had fans thinking Slim Shady was dropping a hint about the project’s possible lead single.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 14 May 2024
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 14 May 2024
As part of the morbid support of the rapper’s upcoming 12th studio album, the obit shrewdly has quote marks around the subhead that had fans thinking Slim Shady was dropping a hint about the project’s possible lead single.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 14 May 2024
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“Upcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upcoming. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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upcoming
adjective
up·com·ing
ˌəp-ˌkəm-iŋ
: coming soon
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