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Common collocations with future in American Collocation

future noun

US /ˈfjutʃər/

coming soon

foreseeable
immediate
near
not-too-distant

Mortgage rates are more likely to go down rather than up in the foreseeable future.

far off in time or over a long time

distant
long-term

The film is set in the distant future.

when good things happen

better
bright
exciting
promising
prosperous
successful

Our team of specialists are working together to build a brighter future for the town.

when you are not sure what will happen

uncertain
unknown

The immediate future is uncertain.

when bad things happen

bleak
grim

This play is set in a bleak urban future where packs of young men hunt beggars in the streets.

say what will happen in the future

foretell
look into
predict
see
see into

You cannot afford to look too far into the future.

plan what to do in the future

face
look to
plan for

Let us face the future with optimism.

We are focussed on helping our members to save, to get the protection they need, and to plan for the future.

have a particular kind of future

face
have

The company faces an uncertain future.

He has a bright future ahead of him.

influence the future or someone’s future

decide
determine
shape

Tourism is playing an increasing role in shaping the economic future of the area.

protect the future

ensure
safeguard
secure

Nobody has done more to secure the future of the charity in recent years.

be a danger to something’s future

threaten

Peat extraction threatens the future of these habitats.

work to make something good happen

build
create

Our communities need to move forward to build a more secure future.

talk or think about the future

consider
discuss
think about

This was an opportunity to discuss the future of regional broadcasting.

await someone
bring
hold

These are brilliant results and a bright future awaits these students!

Does anyone really know what the future holds?