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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
Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 14 July 2025
But Bertha is trying to look out for a future in which Gladys has freedom.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 13 July 2025
Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
Indian authorities had also ordered deeper checks of Air India's entire Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet to prevent future incidents.
—arkansasonline.com, 13 July 2025
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Noun
Tame Impala frontman Kevin Parker has teased big happenings in the near future, seeming to confirm a new record with his latest social media update.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 14 July 2025
But Bertha is trying to look out for a future in which Gladys has freedom.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 13 July 2025
Adjective
Leadership skills should be taught during early developmental stages, beyond sports, because the skills apply to other areas of life and set youth up for future success, King said.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
Indian authorities had also ordered deeper checks of Air India's entire Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet to prevent future incidents.
—arkansasonline.com, 13 July 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!—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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What's coming up tomorrow? Sunday, July 13: Stage 9, Chinon — Chateauroux; 170km, flat Back-to-back flat stages on a weekend might not excite the TV directors but the Tour's sprinters will love it.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The cloudy days hovering over the fate of the U.S. Airline sector appear to be clearing out, with Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) reporting better-than-expected 2Q 2025 financial results this week.—
Ankita Dhawan,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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For Scotty, a young puppy facing a grim fate, time was running out.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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The Salvation Army and American Red Cross will be setting up food kitchens in coming days, Gov. Bush said.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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Reports have indicated that Ye may continue attending proceedings once the defense begins presenting its case, expected to start in the next coming days.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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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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Across Europe, renewables surged dramatically in 2024; the war in Ukraine has pushed the Continent toward controlling its own energy destiny.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
9 July 2025
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What’s surprising is the utter disregard — willfully or naively — for blatant flaws in the communist worldview, where Big Government controls our destiny at the expense of a free market that made New York prosperous and appealing to college graduates in the first place.—
Luka Ladan,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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Wilson is embracing his upcoming season with the Giants and making sure his leadership tactics are top-notch.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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Ballroom 20, 11:45-12:30 p.m. The Rookie Executive producer and star Nathan Fillion alongside creator and executive producer Alexi Hawley give the audience a behind-the-scenes look at fan-favorite moments and teases new story arcs for the upcoming season.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The theatrical paradigm is slowed, extended and occasionally reversed by the circumstance.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The schedule may be modified due to weather or other circumstances.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The Princess of Wales has been adjusting to life post-cancer and has had to reevaluate her priorities in the wake of her cancer and subsequent treatment.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
9 July 2025
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In the years since, multiple U.S. attorneys general and Homeland Security secretaries have extended those protections due to ongoing recovery challenges, subsequent natural disasters, and worsening economic and political crises.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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“Future.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/future. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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