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

The company has introduced ZEE, an aviation foundation model designed to predict aircraft movements on airport surfaces several minutes into the future. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026

Not everyone will qualify for PSLF, and even the borrowers who may be eligible in the future could have years remaining before reaching forgiveness. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Analysts have previously highlighted the high level of debt EA is taking on as part of the deal, while questioning the future of its intellectual property. — Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

Scientists warn that these record river lows are likely to be broken again and again in the future. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the future

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