oncoming
/ˈɑnˌkʌmɪŋ/
adjective
- Approaching or moving toward you from the front.
- She stared into the oncoming headlights of the car.
- The driver swerved to avoid an oncoming truck.
- We could see the oncoming storm clouds in the distance.
- About to happen or arrive in the near future.
- With the oncoming winter, they stocked up on firewood.
- He felt nervous about the oncoming exam.
- The team is preparing for the oncoming playoff season.
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noun
- The approach or arrival of something, especially something threatening or challenging.
- The oncoming of the hurricane forced everyone to evacuate.
- They braced themselves for the oncoming of the busy holiday season.
- The oncoming of night brought a chill to the air.