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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
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2025
Cheers to progress—and to the women shaping our future!
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2025
While a student at Irvington High School, the younger Mr. Slowinski met his future wife, Val Jean Sytko.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 3 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Stafford and the Rams agreed to a contract adjustment on Friday, ending several weeks of speculation about the 16-year veteran’s future.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2025
Cheers to progress—and to the women shaping our future!
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
In the event of a deal, Starmer said Europe will continue to help Ukraine militarily to deter any future military action by Russia.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2025
While a student at Irvington High School, the younger Mr. Slowinski met his future wife, Val Jean Sytko.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for future
Noun
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Even if sanctions were lifted tomorrow, the country’s tech ecosystem is being deliberately walled off, making U.S. reentry difficult.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings!—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Over the last 58 years, the fates of the Druze in the Golan have diverged sharply.—
Uriel Heilman,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2025
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While the fate of that specific artist is currently unknown, one interesting thing has happened in the wake of this.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The split will force MSNBC to build up some of its own reporting and newsgathering infrastructure, especially in Washington D.C., where Kutler is expected to announce a new Washington Bureau for the network in coming months.—
Sara Fischer,
Axios,
23 Feb. 2025
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Mass corporate bankruptcies are now no longer out of the question in coming months.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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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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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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The themes of destiny, redemption, and sacrifice never get old.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
28 Feb. 2025
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If names can influence destinies, Gypsy Wood was always meant to be a showgirl.—
Julie Lasky,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The good news is that the upcoming second-year quarterback now has another star receiver to throw the ball to.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Its upcoming fifth anniversary summer season will offer a 33-concert lineup that mixes return engagements by Smokey Robinson, the Beach Boys and Earth, Wind & Fire with venue debuts by Beck, Chicago, Ludacris and more.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Courtesy of Games for Change Anima plans to release Take Us North in late 2026 or early 2027, at which point the circumstances migrants face could be even more stark than the ones they’re confronted with now.—
Megan Farokhmanesh,
WIRED,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Blues did eventually miss the playoffs by one point, and Stastny could’ve made the difference, but the circumstances are not completely alike.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In contrast, the subsequent pyroclastic flows would have only reached 869 degrees Fahrenheit—and would have cooled down too slowly.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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At least 48,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s subsequent assault on Gaza, Palestinian authorities say.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Future.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/future. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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