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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
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Trading commodities, futures, and options involves a substantial risk of loss.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 26 Mar. 2026
In a brief order, Manhattan Federal Judge Kevin Castel said the prosecutor’s office must also inform ICE officials, the agency’s legal team, and others to preserve all past, present and future communications about a May 2025 memo wrongly used to justify arresting people in immigration courts.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Noun
From offshore wind turbines to onshore transmission, CVOW is paving the way to a clean energy future.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Trading commodities, futures, and options involves a substantial risk of loss.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The transaction is expected to close in the next few weeks, and Mason is still sorting out his future position with Vaunt.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 26 Mar. 2026
In a brief order, Manhattan Federal Judge Kevin Castel said the prosecutor’s office must also inform ICE officials, the agency’s legal team, and others to preserve all past, present and future communications about a May 2025 memo wrongly used to justify arresting people in immigration courts.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for future
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Starting tomorrow, Southern California residents who won the locals-only pre-sale tickets lottery for the upcoming LA28 games will start receiving emails to purchase their seats at the Olympics.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Get him here, Netanyahu's kid down in Miami—get him out tomorrow.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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As Duckett awaits his fate, USA TODAY is looking deeper at the case, the recent court actions and why the DNA hasn't been tested until now.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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That’s a fate that befouls most of the heroic cast, who are underserved by a tepid script that can’t bother to locate and carry through coherent character arcs that would give this adventure real emotional weight.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
31 Mar. 2026
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Ten nations, including K-pop giant South Korea, the Philippines, Malaysia and Laos are set to compete in the inaugural competition, with more participants to be announced in the coming months, according to the contest’s website.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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On top of changes to Medicaid, the recent expiration of enhanced tax credits that heavily subsidized the cost of health insurance sold through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, will add to the country’s uninsured numbers In coming years.—
Suzanne King,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Established in 2023, the biennial prize is given in recognition of next-gen multidisciplinary artists working at the intersection of art, media, and technology to explore notions of futurity and transformation.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
4 Nov. 2025
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This reading list offers resources for engaging with Indigenous thought, resistance, and futurity.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Oct. 2025
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Friction-maxxing, the future, and why AI isn’t destiny.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Paris Club, an informal forum of representatives from creditor countries largely in the Global North, has steered the destinies of nations in financial peril, restructuring over half a trillion dollars in sovereign debt since its first meeting in 1956.—
Sven van Mourik,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are expecting a decision about Aaron Rodgers' future before the upcoming NFL draft, according to a new report.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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By recently declining Williams’ $10 million bonus, that money was added into what’s now a $32 million non-guaranteed salary for the upcoming season.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The agency’s Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives and crime scene investigators took over the case, and the circumstances of the crash remain under investigation.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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No further details were released on the circumstances surrounding the shooting.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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In the face of this uncertainty, companies and other organizations are preparing for a world in which the conflict — and subsequent jolt to crude prices — becomes a long-term challenge, affecting everything from travel planning to mail delivery.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Woods’ car crash and subsequent arrest on a DUI charge occurred during the second round of the tournament.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Future.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/future. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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