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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Teams that go above the second apron also can’t aggregate contracts or trade a first-round draft pick that’s seven years in the future.
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Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
As the Chicago White prepare to celebrate the past this weekend with the statue ceremony for Mark Buehrle and the 20th reunion of the 2005 World Series champions, the future remains a guessing game.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
Zach Leonsis, president of media and new enterprises for MSE (and Ted’s son), believes that the new service offering could help teams interested in reclaiming their local TV and digital media rights from their current media providers in the future.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 9 July 2025
President Donald Trump recently issued an executive order directing officials to consider increasing fees for international national park visitors, which could affect how much passes cost for some people in the future.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 July 2025
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Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
As the Chicago White prepare to celebrate the past this weekend with the statue ceremony for Mark Buehrle and the 20th reunion of the 2005 World Series champions, the future remains a guessing game.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
Zach Leonsis, president of media and new enterprises for MSE (and Ted’s son), believes that the new service offering could help teams interested in reclaiming their local TV and digital media rights from their current media providers in the future.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 9 July 2025
President Donald Trump recently issued an executive order directing officials to consider increasing fees for international national park visitors, which could affect how much passes cost for some people in the future.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 July 2025
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“The future.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20future. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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