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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
The verdict is still out as to whether September’s pullback in cattle futures is a temporary pause in an ongoing climb higher or the first sign of lasting relief in a costly beef cycle.
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Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
The action is largely desynchronized, the activities onscreen contrasting with the voice-over narrations, with the effect of destabilizing the present tense of the movie, imbuing it with nostalgia and with longing for possible futures.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2025
The cast opens up about building their futures, holding tight to the friendships that ground them and finding their place amid the hustle and heart of New York City.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2025
Reid said at a few points last season that having uncertain futures with contracts weighed on some of the Wolves players.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Their father, beer baron Sir Benjamin Guinness — the grandson of the founder of the Guinness Brewery, Arthur Guinness — has died, and their futures will now be determined by their father's will.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Through an intimate portrait of resilience, the film reveals the enduring strength and hope of a people determined to create positive futures for the next generation by centering culture and within their education system.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
The general range between 66 and 70 cents/lb has held prices for December futures since the start of the calendar year.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
The siblings make it through the funeral uneventfully, but the reading of their father’s will throws all of their lives in disarray, changing the course of their futures forever.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
The action is largely desynchronized, the activities onscreen contrasting with the voice-over narrations, with the effect of destabilizing the present tense of the movie, imbuing it with nostalgia and with longing for possible futures.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2025
The cast opens up about building their futures, holding tight to the friendships that ground them and finding their place amid the hustle and heart of New York City.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2025
Reid said at a few points last season that having uncertain futures with contracts weighed on some of the Wolves players.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Their father, beer baron Sir Benjamin Guinness — the grandson of the founder of the Guinness Brewery, Arthur Guinness — has died, and their futures will now be determined by their father's will.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Through an intimate portrait of resilience, the film reveals the enduring strength and hope of a people determined to create positive futures for the next generation by centering culture and within their education system.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
The general range between 66 and 70 cents/lb has held prices for December futures since the start of the calendar year.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
The siblings make it through the funeral uneventfully, but the reading of their father’s will throws all of their lives in disarray, changing the course of their futures forever.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for futures
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The Athletic walks you through the big talking points for the week, from the change in format to the potential fortunes of the three English clubs on Europe’s greatest stage.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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All have tried to boost CBS News’ fortunes with programming swings and new digital focus.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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Van Kaizen’s model is demanding and best suited for those with an entrepreneurial streak who want to control their own destinies.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Time may be running out for Lorenz Hart, but other great artistic destinies are still being written.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
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Regardless of their fates, the actors who portrayed them — including breakout stars Alexander Skarsgård and Joe Manganiello — have stayed with us.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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Their fates become entangled with Janszoon’s as his pirate empire faces threats from rivals and his own family.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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Under normal circumstances, he could be trusted to keep the Ravens afloat.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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In these circumstances, pragmatism has merit.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Futures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/futures. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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