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

Robert and Mary Murray lived out in the country, north of British New York, at the future intersection of 37th and Park, atop an actual hill. — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2026

The multibillion dollar battle over the future of prediction markets has reached the Supreme Court. — Bobby Allyn, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026

His priorities include centering students, supporting strong neighborhood schools and planning responsibly for the future. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026

His vision aligns perfectly with our mission of partnering with world-class artists who continue to shape the future of music. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for the future

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