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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
Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
Meg, Birdie and Charlie are each in very different circumstances, but join forces in hopes of creating better futures for themselves.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Any future remakes won’t be drawing from this fire.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026
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Noun
But with so many advanced weapons systems designed to destroy them, modern tanks are facing an uncertain future.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
Meg, Birdie and Charlie are each in very different circumstances, but join forces in hopes of creating better futures for themselves.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Adjective
Duke has said the increase is needed to support grid reliability, infrastructure and future energy demands.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Any future remakes won’t be drawing from this fire.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for future
Noun
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Now, the company is evolving into a diversified digital infrastructure leader by owning the physical power and sites that tomorrow’s AI economy desperately needs.—
Tracy Yochum,
Miami Herald,
4 May 2026
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Too often, our leaders are solving yesterday’s problems tomorrow, maybe.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The memory of the botched attempt against the Patriots definitely didn't help his cause, either, as the team decided his fate.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Riley sails on, prow forward, fighting to avoid the Imagination’s unceremonious fate, not quitting, not wishing to be retired, but battling time.—
Greg Cote
April 28,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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It is expected to reach full operations in the coming months, to power over 400,000 Massachusetts homes and businesses.—
Jennifer McDermott,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Prices are stabilizing and may even rise slightly in coming months as demand rises and supply continues to be tight, Wei said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
28 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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What are the pros and cons of the ways filmmakers can take their destiny into their own hands?—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
29 Apr. 2026
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Beyond blood, these women are tied together by destiny and the decisions of the violent and tyrannical men surrounding them.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The late Top Gun actor Val Kilmer is soon set to appear in the upcoming historical action-adventure film As Deep as the Grave, with AI being used to recreate the actor, who had been cast in the movie before his death.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
3 May 2026
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For more official resources, California county election offices consolidates information about upcoming elections on their websites.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
3 May 2026
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Recent polling suggests that roughly 30% of young Americans hold the view that political violence can be justified in certain circumstances.—
Andrew Cuomo,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Meeting a partner’s family can be challenging in any circumstance; anxieties about a family member saying something rude or belittling can only compound that.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The business started booming after the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, and the subsequent raising of $10 billion in equity from Microsoft.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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The task force is scheduled to meet four times through February 2027, with subsequent sessions focused on governance, financing and a first draft of recommendations.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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“Future.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/future. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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