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
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Even though the tax treatment of staking activities remains unchanged, although rumors continue to swirl regarding the future of crypto tax treatment, the dominance of the proof-of-stake model of blockchain consensus looks set to create a parallel increase in staking.
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Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
With Loveland, the 49ers are securing the future of the tight end position in a post-Kittle world while also giving another weapon for Kyle Shanahan to deploy on offense alongside Kittle next season.
—Fox News Staff, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Who's to say whether viewers will see more of Brad and the dynamic between McKay and her father in the future of the series?
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
For its part, PJM remains confident about the future.
—Christen Smith | The Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 4 Apr. 2025
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Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
With Loveland, the 49ers are securing the future of the tight end position in a post-Kittle world while also giving another weapon for Kyle Shanahan to deploy on offense alongside Kittle next season.
—Fox News Staff, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Who's to say whether viewers will see more of Brad and the dynamic between McKay and her father in the future of the series?
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
For its part, PJM remains confident about the future.
—Christen Smith | The Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 4 Apr. 2025
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“The future.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20future. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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