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

In the future, Wealthfront plans to expand geographically and to those who don't have an existing account, but don't have a timeline yet, a spokesperson told CNBC Select. — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

But the film isn’t a complete tech-fest full of unfiltered optimism about the future. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

The commission voted 7-1 to direct County Attorney Tyrone Wade to look into whether any laws or policies were broken during the consent agenda vote and whether any policies should be adjusted to prevent similar situations in the future. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026

What does this model mean — on its own terms and for the future of the business? — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for the future

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