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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Much like the advice of Beau Brummell, a close friend of the future King George IV who in the 19th century helped define Royal Ascot’s dress code.
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Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
There are many economic factors that will affect the future direction of interest rates, inflation being chief among them.
—Aly J Yale, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Cook argued that the future solutions need to balance mobility needs and quality of life.
—Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
There will also be presentations by TeamTO, Superprod, Mikros Animation and Ankama, with the future of European animation in the spotlight in a day-long summit touching on topics such as cross-border collaboration and how to support the region’s talent.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 19 June 2026
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Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
There are many economic factors that will affect the future direction of interest rates, inflation being chief among them.
—Aly J Yale, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Cook argued that the future solutions need to balance mobility needs and quality of life.
—Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
There will also be presentations by TeamTO, Superprod, Mikros Animation and Ankama, with the future of European animation in the spotlight in a day-long summit touching on topics such as cross-border collaboration and how to support the region’s talent.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 19 June 2026
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 23 Jun. 2026.
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