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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
In addition, state tax revenues have been healthy — which bodes well for even more state education funding for school systems statewide.
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Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Which bodes well for his team, Hilinski said, with district play starting next week.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
The way these teams have come together also bodes well for the state of college basketball.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Traders are hoping for a resolution in the Middle East, but hot oil prices are likely to be sticky – and that bodes well for Chord Energy, according to Morgan Stanley.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
The competition committee’s stated desire to play in the nation’s largest media markets seemingly bodes well for at least two of Texas’ tour stops.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
The peak falls near a first-quarter moon this year, which bodes well for another bright, impressive shower this year, per the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
But the Cubs have averaged 11,207 for their five home games, which bodes well for the rest of the spring.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
In addition, today bodes well because gifts, goodies and favors from others might come your way.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Which bodes well for his team, Hilinski said, with district play starting next week.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
The way these teams have come together also bodes well for the state of college basketball.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Traders are hoping for a resolution in the Middle East, but hot oil prices are likely to be sticky – and that bodes well for Chord Energy, according to Morgan Stanley.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
The competition committee’s stated desire to play in the nation’s largest media markets seemingly bodes well for at least two of Texas’ tour stops.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
The peak falls near a first-quarter moon this year, which bodes well for another bright, impressive shower this year, per the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
But the Cubs have averaged 11,207 for their five home games, which bodes well for the rest of the spring.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
In addition, today bodes well because gifts, goodies and favors from others might come your way.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodes
promises
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The Democrats’ next presidential primary season won’t begin in earnest until after November’s midterm elections, but this week’s conference showcased a collection of Democrats already jockeying for position in what promises to be a crowded competition.—
Steve Peoples,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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The presidential primary season won't begin in earnest until after November's midterm elections, but this week's conference is showcasing a collection of Democrats already jockeying for position in what promises to be a crowded primary fight.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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