the future
noun
1
: the events that will happen after the present time
It's impossible to predict the future.
2
grammar
: a verb tense that is used to refer to the future : future tense
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Construction on the future Tennessee Titans home stadium broke ground in February 2024.
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Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 July 2025
President Donald Trump has once again weighed in on the future of the Washington Commanders — this time, with threats about the NFL team's new stadium deal.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 21 July 2025
The Italian rookie driver is aware of this possibility playing out in the future.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Revamping your return policy and process will serve accolades in the future in building out a brand’s trust with consumers.
—Brandon Batchelor, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 July 2025
President Donald Trump has once again weighed in on the future of the Washington Commanders — this time, with threats about the NFL team's new stadium deal.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 21 July 2025
The Italian rookie driver is aware of this possibility playing out in the future.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Revamping your return policy and process will serve accolades in the future in building out a brand’s trust with consumers.
—Brandon Batchelor, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for the future
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“The future.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20future. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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