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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There was no reference in the agreement to the future of the SDF's all-female fighting units -- a sensitive point as much of the Damascus leaders come from a conservative background and are opposed to women in combat.
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Arkansas Online, 31 Jan. 2026
Ahead of the organization’s annual meeting, the new face of D-FW’s business community sat down with The Dallas Morning News to chat about the future of Downtown Dallas and more.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
The Mexican military has overseen other major projects in the border region, such as the construction of the Mexican section of the future Otay Mesa East Port of Entry and the overhaul of the San Antonio de los Buenos wastewater treatment plant.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
While the future could hold even more theme parks in Central Florida, a new business industry with reach far beyond Orlando has already been spawned.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 31 Jan. 2026
Ahead of the organization’s annual meeting, the new face of D-FW’s business community sat down with The Dallas Morning News to chat about the future of Downtown Dallas and more.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
The Mexican military has overseen other major projects in the border region, such as the construction of the Mexican section of the future Otay Mesa East Port of Entry and the overhaul of the San Antonio de los Buenos wastewater treatment plant.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
While the future could hold even more theme parks in Central Florida, a new business industry with reach far beyond Orlando has already been spawned.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
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“The future.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20future. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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