1
: immediately due in sequence or development
in the coming year
2
: gaining importance
the coming trend
Synonyms
Examples of coming in a Sentence
Noun
the coming of the children meant we could finally get the party started
Adjective
The company has many plans for the coming year.
An official announcement will be made in the coming days.
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Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2024
Swift River, Essie Chambers (June 4) Essie Chambers’ debut novel, Swift River, is a heartbreaking, yet hopeful coming of age story about the high cost of family secrets.
—Shannon Carlin, TIME, 22 May 2024
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Noun
Gonzalez attempted to take second as the throw coming flew over the cutoff player’s glove but was alertly picked up by Otay Ranch third baseman Soto, who nailed Gonzalez for the final out of the game.
—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2024
Swift River, Essie Chambers (June 4) Essie Chambers’ debut novel, Swift River, is a heartbreaking, yet hopeful coming of age story about the high cost of family secrets.
—Shannon Carlin, TIME, 22 May 2024
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“Coming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coming. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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