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upcoming Synonyms

Another word for upcoming

Choosing another word for upcoming that fits your sentence is easier when synonyms and similar words are paired with an exact adjective definition and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Happening, appearing, or scheduled to take place in the near future.

Usage Example

"The university released a schedule of all the forthcoming lectures and cultural events for the autumn semester."

Strongest
forthcoming
approaching
coming
Strong
impending
nearing
imminent
future
prospective

Opposites of upcoming

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

past
previous
bygone
former
preceding
elapsed
See all opposites of upcoming

• Nearby Words

upbringing
upcharge
upchuck
upcoming
upcurved
upcycle
upcycling

Cite this Entry

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