boded; boding
bode
2 of 2past tense of bide
Synonyms of bode
Examples of bode in a Sentence
Verb
This could bode disaster for all involved.
her natural gift for reading boded well for her future in school
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Byron Hurd, The Drive, 15 May 2026
That previous experience could bode well for the Dolphins.
—Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
The trend does not bode well for Massie, who has won every primary challenge since entering Congress with over 70% of the vote.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2026
Surveys show a majority of potential travelers are interested in American history, and that visitation to national parks is up 18% so far this year, which bodes well for a state with a patriotic vibe and several parks and monuments.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
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Verb
That doesn’t bode well for summer road trip plans.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 15 May 2026
That previous experience could bode well for the Dolphins.
—Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
The trend does not bode well for Massie, who has won every primary challenge since entering Congress with over 70% of the vote.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2026
Surveys show a majority of potential travelers are interested in American history, and that visitation to national parks is up 18% so far this year, which bodes well for a state with a patriotic vibe and several parks and monuments.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for bode
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“Bode.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bode. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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bode
2 of 2past of bide
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