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
But Carollo disagreed, arguing that the measure had broad appeal and could easily be passed in the future.
—
Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025
No one knows what to expect from McDavid in the future.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
If tariffs remain, the future of firework displays in America could be at risk.
—Richard Howells, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Not 24 hours in the future, but looking weeks and sometimes months in the future and preparing accordingly.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for the future
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025
No one knows what to expect from McDavid in the future.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
If tariffs remain, the future of firework displays in America could be at risk.
—Richard Howells, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Not 24 hours in the future, but looking weeks and sometimes months in the future and preparing accordingly.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for the future
Cite this Entry
“The future.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20future. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share