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oncoming

1 of 2adjective
/ˈɑnkʌmɪŋ/
1

moving toward a particular place or person

  • The oncoming storm brought strong winds and heavy rain.
  • She quickly swerved to avoid the oncoming truck.
  • The oncoming train sounded its horn as it approached the platform.
  • The oncoming waves crashed against the rocky shore.
  • She quickly moved out of the path of the oncoming train.