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

Examples of the future in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the future, should both formats reach 20 submissions in the same year, the Television Academy will automatically split the categories into two again. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026

Paxton said his office will continue to review records and marketing material to make sure that Walmart doesn't underpay or deceive Spark drivers in the future. — Serenah McKay, Arkansas Online, 8 July 2026

As military logistics increasingly turn toward automation, this tiny powerhouse proves that on the future battlefield, size might matter a lot less than smart technology. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026

The minutes, which shed light on the inner workings of the central bank, showed bankers divided on the future direction of interest rates. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Rhymes for the future

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