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forthcoming

adjective
forth·​com·​ing | \ fȯrth-ˈkə-miŋ How to pronounce forthcoming (audio) , ˈfȯrth-\

Definition of forthcoming

1 : being about to appear or to be produced or made available the forthcoming holidays your forthcoming novel funds are forthcoming
2a : responsive, outgoing a forthcoming and courteous man
b : characterized by openness, candidness, and forthrightness (see forthright entry 2 sense 2) not forthcoming about his memories of medical school— Mark Kramer

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Synonyms & Antonyms for forthcoming

Synonyms

approaching, coming, imminent, impending, nearing, oncoming, pending, proximate, upcoming

Antonyms

late, recent

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Examples of forthcoming in a Sentence

He was more forthcoming about his past than they expected. She has been less than forthcoming about her involvement in the scandal.

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Both clubs pushed for a winner, yet none was forthcoming as the points were shared. SI.com, "Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Spurs Blow Two-Goal Lead in the Derby," 1 Sep. 2019 Further changes, though, do not appear to be forthcoming. Fortune, "Laundry Pod Exposures Are Rising for the First Time Since 2015," 21 Aug. 2019 So that means a lot of asset sales and cost cutting are forthcoming. Jordan Blum, Houston Chronicle, "Oxy to sell old ConocoPhillips HQ, hold onto Anadarko campus for now," 15 Aug. 2019 Potential investors would not be forthcoming if property would not be protected. Quartz Africa, "Even after acknowledging the Namibia genocide of WWI, Germany still hasn’t learned the key lesson," 10 Aug. 2019 Both women were charged via criminal information, which usually means a plea agreement is forthcoming. Eric Heisig, cleveland.com, "Former Cleveland VA employees charged with stealing government money through unearned overtime pay," 2 Aug. 2019 Mikey smoked the remainder of the cigarette and studied the sky, the glimmering points of the stars, for the trace of a fugitive movement, but none was forthcoming. Colin Barrett, Harper's magazine, "The Alps," 22 July 2019 The complaint notes that the investigation is continuing and additional charges may be forthcoming. Cary Spivak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Lawyer Robert Menard charged with stealing more than $700,000 from clients, ex-partner and uncle," 22 July 2019 Taylor Swift has released the third single from her forthcoming album, Lover, and her fans are delighted. Constance Grady, Vox, "Taylor Swift’s new single, “Archer,” is Swift at her most intimate and vulnerable," 24 July 2019

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First Known Use of forthcoming

circa 1532, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for forthcoming

obsolete forthcome to come forth

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forthcoming

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of forthcoming

: appearing, happening, or arriving soon
: readily available
: honest and open

forthcoming

adjective
forth·​com·​ing | \ fȯrth-ˈkə-miŋ How to pronounce forthcoming (audio) \

Kids Definition of forthcoming

1 : being about to appear the forthcoming holiday
2 : ready or available when needed Supplies will be forthcoming.

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