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Added 30 September 2026

incoming

/ˈɪnˌkʌmɪŋ/ adjective

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about incoming at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Coming (or about to come) in; arriving.
Incoming tides cause a tidal bore in many rivers.
Succeeding to an office or other position.
The incoming prime minister gave a press conference.

interjection

A warning that something is coming towards the addressee, especially enemy artillery fire.

noun

The act of coming in; arrival.
Enemy fire directed at oneself.

Origin

From in (adverb) + coming (adjective).

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