futures

plural of future
1
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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2
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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Noun
  • Even so, Fletcher refused to be downbeat about the slump in British fortunes.
    Andrew Rice, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Conversely, the villains are the ones with the money and the upper hand like The Joker and Black Mask, who have exorbitant amounts of capabilities through their seemingly endless fortunes.
    Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Older Americans — who’ve worked hard all our lives — shouldn’t be pushed out onto the streets, forced to go without sufficient food or health care due to unfortunate circumstances.
    Sherlea Dony, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Multilateral organizations may also need clear protocols outlining who can access confidential materials, under what circumstances, and for how long.
    Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Futures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/futures. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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