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Oncoming

usgb/ˈɑːnkʌmɪŋ/Volume
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Immediate DangerPlay
Use 'oncoming' to refer to potential danger that is quickly approaching and needs immediate attention. SlideThe hikers alerted each other of the oncoming landslide.
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Visual PerceptionPlay
'Oncoming' often describes something you can see moving towards you, not abstract concepts. SlideShe gazed at the oncoming parade with excitement.
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Time SensitivityPlay
'Oncoming' implies a need to be vigilant or to take action due to the proximity of the approach. SlideDrivers should slow down for oncoming traffic in narrow streets.
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