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Definition of futurenext
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as in tomorrow
time that is to come in the future, there may be medical discoveries that are beyond our fondest dreams

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as in fate
what is going to happen to someone in the time ahead with such a strong academic record, his future looks bright

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future

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adjective

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Recent Examples of future
Noun
Venezuela’s future remains unwritten. Oscar De La Rosa, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026 Meanwhile, speculation continues to swirl about the DOJ’s future. Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
His father, Joel Barbosa, started a GoFundMe on his son’s behalf with the goal of covering his relocation costs to Brazil, future application fees and expenses for the upcoming year. Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026 And Altman left the door open to a future deal. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for future
Recent Examples of Synonyms for future
Noun
  • Starting tomorrow, Southern California residents who won the locals-only pre-sale tickets lottery for the upcoming LA28 games will start receiving emails to purchase their seats at the Olympics.
    Laurie Perez, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Get him here, Netanyahu's kid down in Miami—get him out tomorrow.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • As Duckett awaits his fate, USA TODAY is looking deeper at the case, the recent court actions and why the DNA hasn't been tested until now.
    Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
  • That’s a fate that befouls most of the heroic cast, who are underserved by a tepid script that can’t bother to locate and carry through coherent character arcs that would give this adventure real emotional weight.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Ten nations, including K-pop giant South Korea, the Philippines, Malaysia and Laos are set to compete in the inaugural competition, with more participants to be announced in the coming months, according to the contest’s website.
    Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
  • On top of changes to Medicaid, the recent expiration of enhanced tax credits that heavily subsidized the cost of health insurance sold through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, will add to the country’s uninsured numbers In coming years.
    Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Established in 2023, the biennial prize is given in recognition of next-gen multidisciplinary artists working at the intersection of art, media, and technology to explore notions of futurity and transformation.
    News Desk, Artforum, 4 Nov. 2025
  • This reading list offers resources for engaging with Indigenous thought, resistance, and futurity.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Friction-maxxing, the future, and why AI isn’t destiny.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The Paris Club, an informal forum of representatives from creditor countries largely in the Global North, has steered the destinies of nations in financial peril, restructuring over half a trillion dollars in sovereign debt since its first meeting in 1956.
    Sven van Mourik, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The Pittsburgh Steelers are expecting a decision about Aaron Rodgers' future before the upcoming NFL draft, according to a new report.
    Mike Darnay, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • By recently declining Williams’ $10 million bonus, that money was added into what’s now a $32 million non-guaranteed salary for the upcoming season.
    Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
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  • At a time when festivals like Sol Blume, Goldensky and Breakaway have been cancelled or postponed, citing costs or unforeseen circumstances, Channel 24 credits the Sacramento community as the key to their success.
    Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Her engaging novels feature memorable characters facing unique and complex circumstances, often against a backdrop of historical significance.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • In the face of this uncertainty, companies and other organizations are preparing for a world in which the conflict — and subsequent jolt to crude prices — becomes a long-term challenge, affecting everything from travel planning to mail delivery.
    Dylan Butts, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Woods’ car crash and subsequent arrest on a DUI charge occurred during the second round of the tournament.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026

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“Future.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/future. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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