Oncoming

Synonyms of oncoming

• approaching
• incoming
• forthcoming

Antonyms of oncoming

• receding
• retreating
• departing

Collocations of oncoming

traffic

Frequency: 70 %

The driver swerved to avoid the oncoming traffic.

vehicle

Frequency: 60 %

The pedestrian was hit by an oncoming vehicle.

train

Frequency: 50 %

The warning lights flashed as the oncoming train approached.

storm

Frequency: 45 %

The sailors prepared for the oncoming storm.

Idiomatic Expressions for oncoming

• Phrase: oncoming traffic
  Meaning: vehicles traveling towards you on the same road
  Usage: Be careful when changing lanes to avoid colliding with oncoming traffic.