to come

phrase

Synonyms of to comenext
: existing or arriving in the future
in the days to come
There will be more trouble to come.

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Personal legal responsibility focuses minds on safety, builds public trust and helps ensure that the race among AI leaders to come out on top doesn’t come at everyone else’s expense. — Giorgos Tsetis, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026 Keery is one of the latest Stranger Things cast members to come to the New York stage, following Gaten Matarazzo, Maya Hawke and more. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026 Advertisement The revolution still to come At the heart of the French Revolution of 1789 was the abolition of the privileges of the aristocracy and clergy. — Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026 Authorities are looking for people to come forward to help solve Jackson's killing. — CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to come

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toco-
to come
to come under attack
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“To come.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20come. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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