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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
Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
The bill appears to be the focal point of the rift, but the two clearly have different ideas on what America's future should be.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 7 June 2025
Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Proceeds from the event benefit music scholarships for graduating San Dieguito Academy High School seniors pursuing continuing education and future careers in music.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
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Noun
Trump pointedly referred to the relationship in the past tense and cast doubts on its happy future.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
The bill appears to be the focal point of the rift, but the two clearly have different ideas on what America's future should be.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 7 June 2025
Adjective
Scores of the largest public US companies have suspended their forecasts for future earnings, temporarily blinding analysts and investors.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Proceeds from the event benefit music scholarships for graduating San Dieguito Academy High School seniors pursuing continuing education and future careers in music.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for future
Noun
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Men and women striving together to form a better tomorrow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 June 2025
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And one of the biggest challenges of tomorrow — and today — is treating everyone with respect and valuing different perspectives and opinions.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Fallout from President Trump’s break with Elon Musk is roiling a Republican Party that was already divided over the fate of the president’s landmark legislation.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Once those clips went viral, the 27-year-old’s fate was apparently sealed.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Trump’s tariffs are generating fresh uncertainty forecasters say will further curtail job growth in coming months.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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In coming days, crews will demobilize equipment, clear construction staging areas, test rail signals, and resurface and inspect the track.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Centrally, by having a coltan miner as the protagonist, the film links futurity with materiality and labor.—
Ruby Thélot,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2024
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As resulting initiatives like Spelman’s and HBCUs Outside become more commonplace, there can be a signal to a new generation of young Black people that the intersection of environmentalism and cultural resilience are imperatives of Black futurity.—
Essence,
Essence,
25 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Imagine for a moment the great leaders who have changed the destiny of humanity.—
Veronica Angela,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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But the Pacers seem to be the team of destiny, always seemingly finding ways to win.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Designer and stylist Rachel Zoe, who starred in her own reality show on Bravo, The Rachel Zoe Project, from 2008 to 2013, is returning to the network in the upcoming season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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Heading into season 3, the podcast tackles investing, strategy, and reinvention with high-profile guests, including investor and sports team owner Josh Harris, as well as Magic Johnson, who is appearing on an upcoming episode.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
6 June 2025
Noun
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And, while the circumstances of this stranding are unusual, cetacean strandings in general are a relatively common occurrence.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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The circumstances illuminate a pressing issue in award campaigning: the lack of rigorous oversight in category placement.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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By the end of March, Moncler's shares had plummeted over 14%, and its subsequent first-quarter results in April confirmed a growth slowdown.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
3 June 2025
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Jackson is requesting that the court orders Juno to keep attending the school she's been going to for the next academic year and is asking for joint consent with Turner-Smith for any subsequent school changes.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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“Future.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/future. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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