as in promises
to show signs of a favorable or successful outcome
her natural gift for reading boded well for her future in school
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of bodes
Hype for the initial cinematic adventure certainly bodes well for the two follow-up films.
—
Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
The report bodes well for consumers across the country worried about the effect of gas prices on their wallets.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 17 Sep. 2025
That bodes particularly well for CrowdStrike, according to analysts at Wells Fargo.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
His success on his only carry, a 19-yard touchdown run, also bodes well for his future involvement in Washington.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
That bodes well for their availability Sunday against the Dolphins in Miami.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
But the market performance bodes well for the NFL.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Early reviews are mixed, but Ben Shattuck himself wrote the screenplay, which bodes well for this viewer.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
That’s where the film’s moments of brilliance are most clear, which bodes well for the actress’ awards chances, too.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
The report bodes well for consumers across the country worried about the effect of gas prices on their wallets.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 17 Sep. 2025
That bodes particularly well for CrowdStrike, according to analysts at Wells Fargo.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
His success on his only carry, a 19-yard touchdown run, also bodes well for his future involvement in Washington.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
That bodes well for their availability Sunday against the Dolphins in Miami.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
But the market performance bodes well for the NFL.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Early reviews are mixed, but Ben Shattuck himself wrote the screenplay, which bodes well for this viewer.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
That’s where the film’s moments of brilliance are most clear, which bodes well for the actress’ awards chances, too.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodes
promises
Verb
-
Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani promises to make childcare free for kids 6 weeks to 5 years old by subsidizing family care, paying teachers a living wage, easing regulatory burden to open more child care centers.—
Yasser Salem,
Fortune,
21 Sep. 2025
-
Either way, this fight promises to be a hard‑hitting showcase, as Cena looks to close a chapter.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Bodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodes. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share