The term 'in the near future' can be expressed in a variety of ways, including 'ANON' (4 letters), 'SOON' (4 letters), 'soonish' (7 letters), 'byandby' (7 letters), 'ERELONG' (7 letters), 'upahead' (7 letters), and 'PRESENTLY' (9 letters). These words all refer to a time that is close at hand, but not necessarily immediate. They are often used to describe something that will happen in the near future, but not necessarily right away.