Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Something that is going to happen soon.
Upcoming
/ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
They gossiped about upcoming marriages and recent scandals.
She eagerly marked the upcoming concert on her calendar.
The board reviewed details of the upcoming fiscal quarter.
Etymology:
The word upcoming originates from the prefix up- meaning toward or near, and the root -coming, which refers to something approaching or arriving. The term came into use in the English language in the mid-20th century.
Usage Statistics:
15 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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