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 relation of the field to the future of the work begins with the material nature of the object. — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

With them, a student can reason about tradeoffs, the future and the difference between a sound decision and a lucky one. — Michael Poore Special To The Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026

In many ways, the doubts about the future of the Olympic movement come at a time when the United States should be preparing for an upswing in participation with the LA Olympics less than two years away. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

The tone was collegial, and Schulman didn’t take issue with any of his co-panelists’ predictions about the future of work. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for the future

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