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
That bodes well for the Shakespearean drama.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
The run game took off, and Ken Walker III played the best football of his career late in the season, which bodes well for the future if Seattle re-signs the Super Bowl MVP, whose contract officially expires in March.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
The market is hitting the $1 trillion milestone much faster than originally anticipated — something that bodes well for the business world at large, according to SIA Chief Executive Officer John Neuffer.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
His naked self-dealing, weaponizing the Justice Department against his political foes, turning on our allies, the casino-fication of the White House — none of it bodes well for the future of our democracy, setting precedents that other presidents on both sides of the aisle could very well continue.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 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
Budanov’s rise bodes well for Ukraine’s prospects in peace talks, too.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 18 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
That bodes well for his national team prospects under Pochettino.
—Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
The run game took off, and Ken Walker III played the best football of his career late in the season, which bodes well for the future if Seattle re-signs the Super Bowl MVP, whose contract officially expires in March.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
The market is hitting the $1 trillion milestone much faster than originally anticipated — something that bodes well for the business world at large, according to SIA Chief Executive Officer John Neuffer.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
His naked self-dealing, weaponizing the Justice Department against his political foes, turning on our allies, the casino-fication of the White House — none of it bodes well for the future of our democracy, setting precedents that other presidents on both sides of the aisle could very well continue.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 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
Budanov’s rise bodes well for Ukraine’s prospects in peace talks, too.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 18 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
That bodes well for his national team prospects under Pochettino.
—Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodes
promises
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The company promises lower fares by giving drivers 100% of the rider's payment, cutting out commissions and fees on both sides.—
Naomi Ruchim,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Learning How to Skimo—With an E-Ski E-Skimo promises to cut the grind by 30 percent, meaning 30 percent less of a muscle workout—while boosting speed by 80 percent, potentially extending range fourfold.—
Kendall Hunter,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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