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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 coming
of a time after the present
we must preserve our national parks in all their glory so that future generations can experience the majesty of nature
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Recent Examples of future
Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
That’s on ice for the foreseeable future, at least until Jason’s gambling is under control.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Got a tip about future product?
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 16 Apr. 2026
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Noun
In the event tanker traffic begins to flow again, West Texas Intermediate oil futures should drop back into the $80s, or possibly $70s, short term.
—Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
That’s on ice for the foreseeable future, at least until Jason’s gambling is under control.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
But there has also been a consensus that dirt-cheap electricity — put another way, dollars per unit of AI processing power — is the most important metric for future economic competitiveness.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Got a tip about future product?
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for future
Noun
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The State Department official told CBS News Monday that Issa, Leiter and Hamadeh would be participants in tomorrow's meeting.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors are set to have ceasefire talks in Washington tomorrow.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2026
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Once a star dies, there are a number of possible fates that can ensue as well, as a stellar corpse can remain as a white dwarf, a neutron star, or a black hole.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Apr. 2026
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Consulates are overwhelmed, according to some diplomats, with so many Mexican nationals facing deportation — or worse fates.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Producer prices came in softer than expected on Tuesday, offering some relief about the effects of inflation in coming months coming as a result of the war.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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And Mercedes is sticking to its promise of introducing several new EVs in the US in the coming years, including variants of its GLC crossover and E-Class sedan.—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
13 Apr. 2026
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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
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This reading list offers resources for engaging with Indigenous thought, resistance, and futurity.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Oct. 2025
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France extends its full support to the actions of the Lebanese authorities, who alone are legitimate to exercise the sovereignty of the State and decide the destiny of Lebanon.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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In this case, the child is Magnus Carlsen, and his destiny is to become perhaps the greatest chess player of all time.—
Stephanie Bai,
The Atlantic,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There will be a Denver School Board public comment session this upcoming Wednesday, where folks can voice their opinions to the board about this potential mill levy override.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Like most new cast members, Lyonne has been very quiet about her upcoming role in Euphoria season 3.—
Alyssa Davis,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Two people died last week in similar circumstances off the coast north of Calais.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Given these circumstances, most of the music written for mandolin (eighty-five volumes were published in Paris between 1761 and 1783) was intended for amateurs, often women.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In one of her recent podcast episodes, McMahan detailed a trip to Paris and her subsequent journey home with 12 (yes, 12) sticks of butter nestled in the depths of her suitcase.—
Elliott Harrell,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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But Jude’s subsequent movies have gone in a less conventional direction.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Future.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/future. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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