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as in futurities
time that is to come
in the future, there may be medical discoveries that are beyond our fondest dreams
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Recent Examples of futures
Because of these and other choices about Audrey and Eli’s futures, the third act comes across as adamant for several elements to pay off too nearly.
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Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
As their reading choices grow bolder, so do the friendships that encourage each woman to face their fears and pursue their own futures.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
But because this all unfolded early on a Saturday morning, and oil-futures trading doesn’t open until Sunday evening, investors had a slight buffer.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
Or some futures to replenish the prospect pool?
—The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
In the aggregate, that’s in line with market expectations, with futures traders pricing in two reductions this year and none next year.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Those of us gathered in Davos were no longer debating whether AI will change the world and shape our collective futures; that is settled.
—Mark Minevich, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
But the administration’s shakeup of the longstanding research pact between universities and the federal government has left students worried not just about the next few years of their training, but about their long-term futures.
—Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 30 Jan. 2026
Slowing things down protects families and futures.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
As their reading choices grow bolder, so do the friendships that encourage each woman to face their fears and pursue their own futures.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
But because this all unfolded early on a Saturday morning, and oil-futures trading doesn’t open until Sunday evening, investors had a slight buffer.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
Or some futures to replenish the prospect pool?
—The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
In the aggregate, that’s in line with market expectations, with futures traders pricing in two reductions this year and none next year.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Those of us gathered in Davos were no longer debating whether AI will change the world and shape our collective futures; that is settled.
—Mark Minevich, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
But the administration’s shakeup of the longstanding research pact between universities and the federal government has left students worried not just about the next few years of their training, but about their long-term futures.
—Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 30 Jan. 2026
Slowing things down protects families and futures.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for futures
Noun
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Anyone familiar with racing — or shows like Drive to Survive, where stories pivot on split-second twists of fate — knows how quickly fortunes can crash and burn.—
Sarah Hepola,
Dallas Morning News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Here are 40 of the wealthiest entrepreneurs under the age of 40, all of whom built their fortunes themselves.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Songwriters expressing pangs of grief for what once was held court with others fretting about undesirable futures and still others dreaming up cooler tomorrows.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
2 Dec. 2025
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Looking ahead to all of the tomorrows, all the adventures, the laughs, and all of the love.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne and the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes and dangerous exploits all await these improbable and incomparable friends.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2026
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In 2022, the 'woman life freedom' [movement] was mainly about the rights of women to determine their own destinies.—
Tucker Reals,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The last film ends with a massive cliffhanger where the fates of several key characters are not disclosed so as of now plot details and returning cast are unknown at this time.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
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While the fates of the tax proposals remain uncertain, experts say the growing chorus of higher taxes in many blue states will cause business owners and top earners to consider moving to lower-tax states.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Such comments strike a somewhat flippant note in view of the disparity between MacSwiney’s and Proust’s circumstances, which included frequent outings to the Ritz in the latter’s case.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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The sheriff said investigators are not ruling out foul play and noted that the circumstances were serious enough to involve the department’s criminal investigation unit.—
Bradford Betz , Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Futures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/futures. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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