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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
Meily Perez, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
Virgo's magic lies in its ability to refine, improve and fix what isn't working, so this moon is challenging you to put a system in place that can genuinely support you and your future.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 14 May 2026
Less than a year ago, Orlando acquired Desmond Bane in a blockbuster trade that sent Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and four future first-round draft picks to the Grizzlies.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
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Noun
Florida’s aging condominiums that are now undergoing mandatory structural inspections and receiving insurance discounts for storm-hardening improvements are going to continue implementing major repairs and renovations for the foreseeable future.
—Meily Perez, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
Virgo's magic lies in its ability to refine, improve and fix what isn't working, so this moon is challenging you to put a system in place that can genuinely support you and your future.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Adjective
The legislation, which won't take effect until after the November 2026 election, instructs the secretary of the Senate to place senators' paychecks on hold during the duration of any future federal government shutdowns.
—Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 14 May 2026
Less than a year ago, Orlando acquired Desmond Bane in a blockbuster trade that sent Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and four future first-round draft picks to the Grizzlies.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 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,
25 May 2026
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Saturday, May 30Although the full moon officially occurs early tomorrow, tonight is when to watch the full Blue Moon rise.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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But behind every number is a person, a fate, usually of a young man who never got to live his life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Getty Images As leaders weigh the impact of AI, from productivity gains to job displacement, the encyclical from Pope Leo XIV has escalated the debate beyond technological capability to the fate of humanity.—
Harry Kraemer,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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An appeal to the high court is expected in the coming months, possibly in late summer.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Fortunately, many policy makers and companies are attempting to democratize access further in the coming years; in fact, there are active efforts underway to ascertain how individuals can get these medications covered with insurance.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
26 May 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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Little did Franco and Beppe know at the time how significantly those clubs would figure in their destiny.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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People want to control their own destinies.—
Jon Ostenson,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Now, heading into this upcoming special legislative session on the state budget, my focus is on locking in funding for more local water projects — and for Resilient Florida.—
Anna V. Eskamani,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The brief preview, posted to Amell’s Instagram account on Saturday, features quick looks at Amell’s Captain Hobie Buchannon, son of David Hasselhoff’s Mitch Buchannon, as well as characters played by Brooks Nader, Livvy Dunne and Jessica Belkin in the upcoming Fox series.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2026
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Everlane is not the only relic of the ethical consumption era to find itself in ignominious circumstances.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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Yeboah was being reprimanded for an incident in Wednesday’s training session, but the exact circumstances are not yet known.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
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At a subsequent meeting, the working group took a straw poll and opted for the slower implementation timeline, which was also backed by the American Council of Life Insurers, the industry’s primary trade association.—
Matthew Kelly
May 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2026
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His subsequent film career lasted two movies.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2026
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“Future.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/future. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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