Synonyms for

Incoming

Verb / ˈɪˌnkʌmɪŋ / Another word for incoming — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Coming in; arriving

Synonyms & similar words

entrance outgoing entering ingress entry arriving approaching incoming entering inbound arriving invading migrating entering incoming inflowing inward inbound incoming inflorescence inrush inflow influx invasion

Synonyms by register

Formal

approaching arriving impending forthcoming

Informal

coming on its way due

Literary

advancing approaching

Antonyms

outgoing departing leaving past previous former

Common collocations

  • incoming call
  • incoming message
  • incoming mail
  • incoming tide
  • incoming storm
  • incoming traffic
  • incoming funds
  • incoming email

Word family

noun incomer
verb come in
adjective incoming

Usage note

Primarily used as an adjective to describe something that is moving towards or arriving at a place or person. It is often used in contexts like communication (calls, messages) or natural phenomena (tides, storms).

Example sentences

  1. The incoming tide brought lots of shells to the beach.
  2. The incoming president has promised to make changes.
  3. The incoming message from headquarters was urgent.
  4. The incoming airplane was delayed.
  5. I am waiting for the incoming call from my friend.

Quotes

  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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