FUTURES Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

futures

noun

plural of future

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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as in fortunes

what is going to happen to someone in the time ahead with such a strong academic record, his future looks bright

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Recent Examples of futures The young scientists weighing their futures today will help determine America’s future health and prosperity. — Carole Labonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026 At that point, the four finalists’ futures will truly be up in the Eire. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 7 Nov. 2026 Market reaction otherwise was muted, with a mixed picture on stock market futures heading into the open. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026 Pullin’s sudden resignation will not lead to equally sudden departures of the football coach or AD, but their respective futures will be impacted by his exit as they will both be evaluated by their old new boss. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026 In the years after, developers and officials imagined different futures for the site, like putting Garden City’s downtown at Expo Idaho, according to previous Statesman reporting. — Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026

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Noun

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
Looking ahead to all of the tomorrows, all the adventures, the laughs, and all of the love.

— Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025

Definition of tomorrows

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Bass attempted to reverse her fortunes by touting her administration’s progress in reducing violent crime, fast-tracking affordable housing and bringing down unsheltered homelessness — the number of people living outside and in their cars — by 11%.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Not long after the season ended, the Chiefs hired Andy Reid as coach and turned around the fortunes of the franchise.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of fortunes

Noun

The Board will take the time necessary to thoughtfully evaluate the circumstances before taking any appropriate next steps regarding district leadership as the facts become clearer.

— Jack Lowenstein, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
After reading the script, those partners connected with the characters’ circumstances and joined the project.

— Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026

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