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

Examples of the future in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

So at the heart of it is basically this re-imagination of the way that ad measurement can happen in the future. —Laura Bratton, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024

But the council narrowly rejected the resolution and passed a separate measure restricting how much the city's Common Council could weigh in on global and national affairs in the future. —Jim Zarroli, NPR, 18 Apr. 2024

Though Iran telegraphed the attack in advance, with most drones and missiles intercepted in the air, the attack was a game changer and signals much higher risk of escalation in the future. —Gregory Brew, TIME, 18 Apr. 2024

In another room, Olympic 2024 uniforms were showcased on mannequins, offering a glimpse into the future of performance innovation in running, basketball, lifestyle, and more. —Devine Blacksher, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024

With a unique culture and a global team driven by the Moderna values and mindsets to responsibly change the future of human health, Moderna strives to deliver the greatest possible impact to people through mRNA medicines. —Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2024

President Biden’s budget request for 2025 included $9.4 billion to eliminate hepatitis C infections in this country, which would save the federal government more than $13 billion over 10 years, and more into the future. —Heather Bradley, STAT, 17 Apr. 2024

On April 17, the future queen of the Netherlands attended her first official diplomatic dinner celebrating the visit of King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain. —Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024

In the future, Okonkwo hopes that blood tests will be able to identify if a patient has a concussion without relying on confirmation from a follow-up CT scan. —Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2024