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’s where the film’s moments of brilliance are most clear, which bodes well for the actress’ awards chances, too.
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Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
The Colts gave up an average of 131 yards per game on the ground last season, which bodes well for Achane and the Dolphins.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Another element that bodes well for EchoStar is that AT&T is paying a premium for the spectrum.
—Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The overall strength of Nvidia’s latest results bodes well for the AI trade, following its recent mishaps.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
But Sessegnon had to come off on 62 minutes, with Robinson replacing him and putting in a solid shift that bodes well for his chances of making the September friendlies.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Arriving a little over a month ahead of the LP, the song finds the hitmaker blending flashy ’80s pop aesthetics with her signature spitfire bars on a recording that bodes well for the rest of what’s to come for her post-Scarlet era.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 22 Aug. 2025
If the old adage proves true that change is the only certainty in an more unpredictable future, that bodes well for adaptation.
—Alexander C. Kaufman, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2025
Japan as a defense exporter The Australian deal bodes well for what could be a nascent Japanese defense export industry, the analysts said.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
The Colts gave up an average of 131 yards per game on the ground last season, which bodes well for Achane and the Dolphins.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Another element that bodes well for EchoStar is that AT&T is paying a premium for the spectrum.
—Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The overall strength of Nvidia’s latest results bodes well for the AI trade, following its recent mishaps.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
But Sessegnon had to come off on 62 minutes, with Robinson replacing him and putting in a solid shift that bodes well for his chances of making the September friendlies.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Arriving a little over a month ahead of the LP, the song finds the hitmaker blending flashy ’80s pop aesthetics with her signature spitfire bars on a recording that bodes well for the rest of what’s to come for her post-Scarlet era.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 22 Aug. 2025
If the old adage proves true that change is the only certainty in an more unpredictable future, that bodes well for adaptation.
—Alexander C. Kaufman, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2025
Japan as a defense exporter The Australian deal bodes well for what could be a nascent Japanese defense export industry, the analysts said.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodes
promises
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Each promises a sliver of personalization.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Her tenure begins with the Knu Skool relaunch, but the partnership promises more experimental designs and campaigns that reflect her commitment to making style both personal and inclusive.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Bodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodes. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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