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
While these individuals are taking significant wealth with them, it’s been far from a mass exodus, which bodes well for the state’s coffers in the near term should the proposal pass.
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Tristan Bove, Fortune, 27 May 2026
This bodes well for what can be done with general-purpose AI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
That bodes well for his ability to become a serviceable defender in the NBA even if the video footage from his freshman season was somewhat alarming.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 25 May 2026
Still, the fact that both Hafley and Willis got an endorsement from one of the Dolphins’ biggest fans bodes well for the future.
—Miami Herald, 24 May 2026
But Roosli notes that if cell phones are safe, that bodes well for laptops, since phones produce more exposure than laptops.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 20 May 2026
Anton is handling international and financing in Cannes where the project is among a handful of in-demand packages being chased by studios and indie buyers, something that bodes well for dealmaking to come.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 May 2026
This year’s schedule has seven plus (favorable) matchups in the vertical-pass-coverage category, which bodes for Dart improving on last year's numbers.
—Kc Joyner, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Surveys show a majority of potential travelers are interested in American history, and that visitation to national parks is up 18% so far this year, which bodes well for a state with a patriotic vibe and several parks and monuments.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
Tristan Bove, Fortune, 27 May 2026
This bodes well for what can be done with general-purpose AI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
That bodes well for his ability to become a serviceable defender in the NBA even if the video footage from his freshman season was somewhat alarming.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 25 May 2026
Still, the fact that both Hafley and Willis got an endorsement from one of the Dolphins’ biggest fans bodes well for the future.
—Miami Herald, 24 May 2026
But Roosli notes that if cell phones are safe, that bodes well for laptops, since phones produce more exposure than laptops.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 20 May 2026
Anton is handling international and financing in Cannes where the project is among a handful of in-demand packages being chased by studios and indie buyers, something that bodes well for dealmaking to come.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 May 2026
This year’s schedule has seven plus (favorable) matchups in the vertical-pass-coverage category, which bodes for Dart improving on last year's numbers.
—Kc Joyner, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Surveys show a majority of potential travelers are interested in American history, and that visitation to national parks is up 18% so far this year, which bodes well for a state with a patriotic vibe and several parks and monuments.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodes
promises
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No matter the result of the final, a million people are expected to line the streets of North London to celebrate at least one major trophy for their men’s team in a parade that promises to end all soccer parades.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The Red Sea destination promises barefoot luxury that leaves a light footprint, redefining what an upscale travel experience can be.—
Lauren Keith,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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“Bodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodes. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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