variants
also forbodes
as in promises
to show signs of a favorable or successful outcome
the dry summer doesn't forebode well for the harvest
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StubHub is among the companies collaborating with OpenAI directly since its debut of Operator in January, which promises to perform actions online.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
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The film promises to explore Michael Jackson’s complex legacy through both iconic performances and personal moments.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
10 Nov. 2025
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This obviously bodes incredibly well for the future of the Jets.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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One thing that bodes well for TCU was the timing of the bye week.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Forebodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forebodes. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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