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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
Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
And because Saturn and Neptune are meeting at a world point—0 degrees Aries—which is an especially impactful point in all of the zodiac that has an effect on humanity, this is also a moment in which we’ll all be encouraged to think about our ideal future.
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Cash transactions over $10,000 will trigger reporting on the dealer end, while most standard gold purchases don't generate IRS paperwork at the time of purchase — but dealer compliance and future resale rules still apply.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Plans for Florida’s Museum of Black History have hit an obstacle after state House lawmakers left the project out of their budget priorities, casting uncertainty over its funding and future.
—Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
And because Saturn and Neptune are meeting at a world point—0 degrees Aries—which is an especially impactful point in all of the zodiac that has an effect on humanity, this is also a moment in which we’ll all be encouraged to think about our ideal future.
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Looking ahead, researchers are developing a 3D digital platform to further analyze the graffiti — while the park plans to install protective roofing to help preserve the inscriptions for future visitors.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Cash transactions over $10,000 will trigger reporting on the dealer end, while most standard gold purchases don't generate IRS paperwork at the time of purchase — but dealer compliance and future resale rules still apply.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for future
Noun
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The list will be published tomorrow.—
Kathleen Saxe,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Wait to act, decide or meet at least until tomorrow.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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But Monday, Bass offered a new take on Wasserman’s fate.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The fate of the building itself is still up in the air, though developers have filed plans with the city of Leawood to demolish Houlihan’s and turn the space into two buildings that house four restaurants, according to city records.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The idea is that by doing this little bit of work ahead of time, the coming week will be a little easier, says Courtney Cantrell, PsyD, a licensed psychologist located in south Florida.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
18 Feb. 2026
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Georgia Power also plans to run its coal plants significantly more in the coming years, according to its fuel filing.—
Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
18 Feb. 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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Channing Tatum is Caine Wise, a half-wolf, half-human being who joins forces with Jupiter to save the human race from its destiny of getting harvested for a liquid that makes the galaxy’s rulers immortal.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
16 Feb. 2026
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This observation shows how subtle cosmic architecture directs galaxies' destinies, influencing their formation, interactions, and evolution.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Boston is expected to see periods of snow and rain throughout the upcoming week, as highs remain well above freezing for the area, according to National Weather Service forecasts.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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Named Issac 0, the company launched the autonomous robot as a prequel to their upcoming robot Issac, which will be released later this year.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Last week, Andrew spent his first birthday as a commoner in circumstances as degraded as earlier celebrations had been grand.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
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Banchero must evolve from emerging star into nightly force, independent of circumstances.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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World Curling has released a statement addressing the claims first made by Sweden on Friday and Kennedy’s subsequent reaction.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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The 2026 legislation is moving forward in Tallahassee, though it could be amended at subsequent committee hearings.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Future.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/future. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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