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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
Ian Urbina, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Maple Sugaring in a Warming World The maple industry continues to grow, but experts are uncertain about its future.
—Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 28 Mar. 2025
Michael Nied, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Essential news on the changing travel landscape, expert tips and inspiration for your future trips.
—Amy Tara Koch, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Other critics contend that technology is changing so quickly that the batteries used in the near future will be different from those that are used now.
—Ian Urbina, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Maple Sugaring in a Warming World The maple industry continues to grow, but experts are uncertain about its future.
—Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
After his plans to play professional football came to an abrupt end, Johnson adjusted his life plan and pursued wrestling, which opened the door to his future career.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Essential news on the changing travel landscape, expert tips and inspiration for your future trips.
—Amy Tara Koch, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for future
Noun
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Taylor Wilson will be back tomorrow morning with another episode of The Excerpt.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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Whether those steps are choreographed by one agency, several agencies, a holding company or the client’s in-house marketing team, syncing the components of your campaign is the difference between making an impact versus making a series of one-offs that nobody will remember the day after tomorrow.—
Tim Maleeny,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The fate of another philanthropic initiative is more uncertain.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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For the longest time, Trout’s fate has been tied to the Angels.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is set to become the first city in the region to launch electric flying taxis following a deal with U.S.-based Archer Aviation and plans test flights in coming months.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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But Wall Street is divided on what to expect out of this closely followed group in coming months.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 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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While Bryson has always had Jamar around for advice and guidance, the elder Nesbit has seen his son take control of his destiny.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2025
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If the small distance between the white dwarfs wasn't evidence enough of their doomed destiny, their combined mass certainly sealed their fate.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The release date of the upcoming game is set to start just ahead of the real-life 2025 Supercross season.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Stars Sean Astin, Martha Plimpton, Kerri Green, Robert Davi, Corey Feldman, and Joe Pantoliano reunited ahead of the film's upcoming 40th anniversary at Awesome Con in Washington, D.C.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Although Obama’s circumstances as wife to a president are certainly extraordinary, her comments immediately resonated with women across the country because of their universality.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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While there may be some benefits, health effects will vary depending on individual circumstances and how the diet is followed.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Supporters have protested against the ownership of the Glazer family, and subsequent minority stakeholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe; neither appear capable or willing to find an ultimate solution to the problem.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Years of American bombing, the 1970 U.S.-backed coup that ousted Prince Norodom Sihanouk, and the subsequent deeply unpopular U.S.-aligned military regime set the stage for the Khmer Rouge’s rise.—
Sophal Ear,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Future.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/future. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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