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as in tomorrow
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 coming
of a time after the present
we must preserve our national parks in all their glory so that future generations can experience the majesty of nature
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Recent Examples of future
Ian Urbina, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Maple Sugaring in a Warming World The maple industry continues to grow, but experts are uncertain about its future.
—Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 28 Mar. 2025
Michael Nied, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Essential news on the changing travel landscape, expert tips and inspiration for your future trips.
—Amy Tara Koch, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Other critics contend that technology is changing so quickly that the batteries used in the near future will be different from those that are used now.
—Ian Urbina, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Maple Sugaring in a Warming World The maple industry continues to grow, but experts are uncertain about its future.
—Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
After his plans to play professional football came to an abrupt end, Johnson adjusted his life plan and pursued wrestling, which opened the door to his future career.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Essential news on the changing travel landscape, expert tips and inspiration for your future trips.
—Amy Tara Koch, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for future
Noun
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Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings!—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Steve Witkoff, the Trump administration’s special envoy to the Middle East, will participate in talks with Iranian negotiators over Tehran’s nuclear program, held tomorrow in Rome.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As the dust settles on season 1 of the series, the fate of Double K is still up in the air.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Their first trial ended in a mistrial, when jurors couldn't agree on their fate.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is set to become the first city in the region to launch electric flying taxis following a deal with U.S.-based Archer Aviation and plans test flights in coming months.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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But Wall Street is divided on what to expect out of this closely followed group in coming months.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
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Centrally, by having a coltan miner as the protagonist, the film links futurity with materiality and labor.—
Ruby Thélot,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2024
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As resulting initiatives like Spelman’s and HBCUs Outside become more commonplace, there can be a signal to a new generation of young Black people that the intersection of environmentalism and cultural resilience are imperatives of Black futurity.—
Essence,
Essence,
25 Nov. 2024
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While Bryson has always had Jamar around for advice and guidance, the elder Nesbit has seen his son take control of his destiny.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2025
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If the small distance between the white dwarfs wasn't evidence enough of their doomed destiny, their combined mass certainly sealed their fate.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Mavs do have a first round draft selection in the upcoming NBA Draft, which will be in the lottery.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Apr. 2025
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Collins can't help but be excited for her character's upcoming storyline.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Although Obama’s circumstances as wife to a president are certainly extraordinary, her comments immediately resonated with women across the country because of their universality.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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While there may be some benefits, health effects will vary depending on individual circumstances and how the diet is followed.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Cannes unveiling marks the beginning of an international rollout, as the production team has scheduled subsequent screenings across major global cities including London, New York, and Los Angeles, strategically expanding the film’s reach to worldwide audiences.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2025
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There is sympathy for the club, having lost their head coach and their best player in the summer post-promotion, and bewilderment at two perplexing subsequent managerial hires.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Future.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/future. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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