TO COME Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

to come

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Definition of to come

as in upcoming

being soon to appear or take place The best is yet to come.

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Recent Examples of to come During one middle school mariachi practice, an instructor encourages a girl to come out of her shell and yell excitedly. — Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 This dynamic where there is great promise to come that is factored into massive stock market valuations and massive incentives for companies to engage in business investment. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Additional returns were expected to come from touring and international productions. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026 But the best, Kurtzman said, is yet to come when the show's cadets meet up with Nova Squadron, the elite flight team at Starfleet Academy. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to come

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