in the near future

Idioms  

1. Very soon, within a short time. For example, We'll be needing a new car in the near future. This term employs near in the sense of “close at hand,” a usage dating from about 1300. Also see at hand, def. 2.

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in the near future

"We will issue an official statement regarding the status of the project and our plans in the near future."

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Sankar said that Micron is roughly 80% through its typical 18-month margin-expansion cycle, suggesting that earnings estimates in the near future might not increase as dramatically as they have been recently.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026

Before exercising, participants also rated their hunger, fullness, desire to eat, and intention to eat in the near future.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026

Slowing economic growth could give the CBT room to cut rates in the near future, ING’s economists said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

The light was warm, promising more temperate weather in the near future, but even the sight of robins scrabbling for worms couldn’t brighten Ophie’s mood.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland