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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
Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2025
Its inventiveness is now its best insurance against an uncertain future.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Atlantic, 27 May 2025
Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 25 May 2025
That’s a great sign for future weeks as schools begin to let out for summer.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 24 May 2025
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Noun
The leaders from the major conferences are meeting at expensive hotels this month, and at stake is the current future of college sports.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2025
Its inventiveness is now its best insurance against an uncertain future.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Atlantic, 27 May 2025
Adjective
University is positioned for future success as well, with three junior starters providing crucial experience —all-league pitcher and team MVP Cruz, catcher Smith and shortstop Amela Hoang.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 25 May 2025
That’s a great sign for future weeks as schools begin to let out for summer.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for future
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Ideal for patio hangouts, garden seating and poolside lounging, Better Homes & Gardens’ Bellamy Round Wicker Egg Chair checks all the boxes for outdoor relaxation and can be at your doorstep as early as tomorrow.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
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Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings!—
Grace Harrington,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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The episode then cut to black, meaning Ellie's fate will remain up in the air for a few years until Season 3 eventually rolls around.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
26 May 2025
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The girl must use her brother’s identity to escape death, avoid her fate and rise to power.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Five more such ships are scheduled to arrive there in coming days.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
9 May 2025
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Even if temperatures dip slightly below that level in coming years, the trajectory is clear, and so are the consequences.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 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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Since the world is tightly interconnected, controlling the digital destiny of your business is key to managing the risks of the ongoing digital transformation.—
Kevin Korte,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Indiana has found a way to come back from massive deficits multiple times during this playoff run, giving thought to them being the team of destiny.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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James Mangold, who was tapped to co-write and direct an upcoming Star Wars film in 2023, was previously attached to a Boba Fett origin story.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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Entertainment news and bloopers Billy Joel cancels all of his upcoming shows after revealing brain disorder diagnosis.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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The circumstances illuminate a pressing issue in award campaigning: the lack of rigorous oversight in category placement.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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And, while the circumstances of this stranding are unusual, cetacean strandings in general are a relatively common occurrence.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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Public lands advocates worry the Trump administration will use the subsequent problems as justification for closing, selling or transferring parks and land to private operators.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Despite a heavy defeat to Manchester City in the subsequent Club World Cup final, videos surfaced from that game of Diniz’s team playing out from the back like any Guardiola side might have done at its peak.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Future.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/future. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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