COMINGS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

comings

noun

plural of coming

as in arrivals

the act of coming upon a scene the coming of the children meant we could finally get the party started

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

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Recent Examples of comings An array of pillars, permanent marks, the imposing Napoleonic-era Spitbank Fort, as well as the comings-and-goings of ferries and even the hovercraft going back and forth between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for comings

Noun

Episodes of the Premier League Years, the Sky Sports show that boils down each season into two hours and is arguably the UK’s greatest cultural achievement, often begin with a montage of that season’s new arrivals.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Lead singer and guitarist Marisa Dabice blazed through 10 punky tracks, which, given her strong voice and hooky songwriting, surely converted some early arrivals.

— William Earl, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of arrivals

Noun

In 515 plate appearances, Ketel Marte has hit 21 long balls, tallied 67 RBIs and scored 64 runs.

— Data Skrive, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
But with his shaky return from arthroscopic elbow surgery leading to three blown saves in four appearances, the crowd tempered its enthusiasm appropriately.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026