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

However, their move will have many Brits wondering if that could change in the future. — Max Foster, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

On Tuesday, representatives with Bedrock and General Motors hosted the first of many meetings to discuss the future of the Renaissance Center and the riverfront. — Julia Avant, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Produced from the renewable feedstock of wood, suppliers like Lenzing Group will be able to provide the volumes needed to offset the gap of natural fibers in the future. — Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026

Areas of discussion include plans for improved parking; a review of community needs, public spaces, and recreation opportunities; the restoration of the facility’s docks; and the future of the nearby basin, channel, and Baby Beach. — Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 19 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the future

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