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Definition of futurenext
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as in tomorrow
time that is to come in the future, there may be medical discoveries that are beyond our fondest dreams

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as in fate
what is going to happen to someone in the time ahead with such a strong academic record, his future looks bright

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future

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adjective

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Recent Examples of future
Noun
From offshore wind turbines to onshore transmission, CVOW is paving the way to a clean energy future. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026 Trading commodities, futures, and options involves a substantial risk of loss. Usa Today, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The transaction is expected to close in the next few weeks, and Mason is still sorting out his future position with Vaunt. Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 26 Mar. 2026 In a brief order, Manhattan Federal Judge Kevin Castel said the prosecutor’s office must also inform ICE officials, the agency’s legal team, and others to preserve all past, present and future communications about a May 2025 memo wrongly used to justify arresting people in immigration courts. Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for future
Recent Examples of Synonyms for future
Noun
  • Starting tomorrow, Southern California residents who won the locals-only pre-sale tickets lottery for the upcoming LA28 games will start receiving emails to purchase their seats at the Olympics.
    Laurie Perez, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Get him here, Netanyahu's kid down in Miami—get him out tomorrow.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • As Duckett awaits his fate, USA TODAY is looking deeper at the case, the recent court actions and why the DNA hasn't been tested until now.
    Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
  • That’s a fate that befouls most of the heroic cast, who are underserved by a tepid script that can’t bother to locate and carry through coherent character arcs that would give this adventure real emotional weight.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Volatility in energy commodity prices driven by the ongoing war in the Middle East is confounding firms trying to make decisions about production in coming months.
    Catarina Saraiva, Bloomberg, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Some experts project strong demand for humanoid robots in the coming years, with Barclays analysts forecasting that the market could grow from about $2 billion and $3 billion today to at least $40 billion by 2035, and to perhaps as much as $200 billion.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Established in 2023, the biennial prize is given in recognition of next-gen multidisciplinary artists working at the intersection of art, media, and technology to explore notions of futurity and transformation.
    News Desk, Artforum, 4 Nov. 2025
  • This reading list offers resources for engaging with Indigenous thought, resistance, and futurity.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • By Wednesday, the determination of our collective destiny will be all over, bar the shouting.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
  • And yet for those survivors who hold it, the belief in destiny can cut both ways.
    Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The Pittsburgh Steelers are expecting a decision about Aaron Rodgers' future before the upcoming NFL draft, according to a new report.
    Mike Darnay, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • By recently declining Williams’ $10 million bonus, that money was added into what’s now a $32 million non-guaranteed salary for the upcoming season.
    Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The agency’s Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives and crime scene investigators took over the case, and the circumstances of the crash remain under investigation.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
  • No further details were released on the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
    Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • In the face of this uncertainty, companies and other organizations are preparing for a world in which the conflict — and subsequent jolt to crude prices — becomes a long-term challenge, affecting everything from travel planning to mail delivery.
    Dylan Butts, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Woods’ car crash and subsequent arrest on a DUI charge occurred during the second round of the tournament.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026

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“Future.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/future. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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