the future

noun

: the events that will happen after the present time

It's impossible to predict the future.

grammar : a verb tense that is used to refer to the future : future tense

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The question at the heart of the referendum, led by Republican lawmakers, is whether to prevent Wisconsin from allowing noncitizens to vote in the future. —

Journal Sentinel, 24 Oct. 2024 That national and international upside is helping override some of the uncertainty around the future of local media rights in the wake of the 2023 bankruptcy filing by regional sports network operator Diamond Sports Group. —

Justin Teitelbaum, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 During the 35-year anniversary week, the brand teamed up with Billboard to nod to the present and look towards the future through music, education and more. —

James Dinh, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2024 People don’t need to look far to see what the future might hold. —

Laura Paddison, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the future