the future
noun
1
: the events that will happen after the present time
It's impossible to predict the future.
2
grammar
: a verb tense that is used to refer to the future : future tense
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Saudi teams could compete for major honours in the future.
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Liam Twomey, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
Apart from McIntosh, Pallister's efforts in the future can make the 800 free line-up more interesting on home soil for Ledecky in 2028.
—Paras J. Haji, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
People often joke about Japan living in the future.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025
Many advised her to get her husband to confront his mom, while others warned that ignoring the situation could lead to more issues in the future.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Liam Twomey, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
Apart from McIntosh, Pallister's efforts in the future can make the 800 free line-up more interesting on home soil for Ledecky in 2028.
—Paras J. Haji, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
People often joke about Japan living in the future.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025
Many advised her to get her husband to confront his mom, while others warned that ignoring the situation could lead to more issues in the future.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the future
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“The future.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20future. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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