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forthcoming Synonyms

Another word for forthcoming

Choosing another word for forthcoming depends on context, so the 24 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Planned for or about to happen, appear, or be published in the near future.

Usage Example

"The author will discuss her upcoming biography at the literary festival next month."

Strongest
upcoming
approaching
Strong
impending
imminent
prospective
nearing
expected
anticipated
future

• adjective (Context 2)

Willing to divulge information; candid, communicative, and cooperative.

Usage Example

"The witness was remarkably communicative with the investigators and answered every question in detail."

Strongest
communicative
candid
Strong
open
frank
cooperative
informative
unreserved
obliging

• adjective (Context 3)

Ready, available, or produced when needed or expected (used predicatively).

Usage Example

"Despite repeated appeals to the committee, no additional financial support was available."

Strongest
available
Strong
obtainable
ready
accessible
at hand
on hand
provided

Opposites of forthcoming

The opposite of forthcoming shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

uncommunicative
unavailable
past
reticent
evasive
secretive
lacking
previous
See all opposites of forthcoming

• Nearby Words

forte
fortescue
forth
forthcoming
forthright
forthrightly
forthrightness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Forthcoming. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/forthcoming
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