as in promises
to show signs of a favorable or successful outcome
her natural gift for reading boded well for her future in school
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Recent Examples of bodes
Craig is a Seniors finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and considering Bill Belichick did not gain first-ballot entry, perhaps that bodes well for next Thursday’s HOF Class reveal at NFL Honors.
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Cam Inman, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
Oscar Wei, deputy chief economist for the organization, said the trend bodes well for slow improvements to the local real estate market through the rest of 2026.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The acting categories recognize six nominees each, which bodes well for several key performers.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Budanov’s rise bodes well for Ukraine’s prospects in peace talks, too.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 18 Jan. 2026
That bodes well for his ability to mesh with a quarterback like Goff, who performed well in that system.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
This bodes well for Caleb, who has thrown for two TD passes six games in a row.
—Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
After all, besties Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone are both nominated in separate categories this year, which also bodes well for red-carpet antics and fashion moments alike.
—Glamour, 11 Jan. 2026
Netflix’s George Clooney vehicle is also showbiz-focused, which usually bodes well for its awards prospects.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
Cam Inman, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
Oscar Wei, deputy chief economist for the organization, said the trend bodes well for slow improvements to the local real estate market through the rest of 2026.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The acting categories recognize six nominees each, which bodes well for several key performers.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Budanov’s rise bodes well for Ukraine’s prospects in peace talks, too.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 18 Jan. 2026
That bodes well for his ability to mesh with a quarterback like Goff, who performed well in that system.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
This bodes well for Caleb, who has thrown for two TD passes six games in a row.
—Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
After all, besties Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone are both nominated in separate categories this year, which also bodes well for red-carpet antics and fashion moments alike.
—Glamour, 11 Jan. 2026
Netflix’s George Clooney vehicle is also showbiz-focused, which usually bodes well for its awards prospects.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodes
promises
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The Transportation Department can hold airlines accountable for these commitments and maintains a website that lets travelers see what each airline promises if a major disruption is their fault.—
Matt Nighswander,
NBC news,
24 Jan. 2026
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The company promises to share information about closures on its website.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Jan. 2026
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