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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By combining cloud technology, automation, real-time visibility, and a scalable architecture, the platform promises to improve operational efficiency and strengthen combat connectivity.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026 -
The Indiana state legislature approved a bill earlier this year that created a framework for the Bears to build a stadium in which the team will invest over $2 billion in constructing the stadium and the state promises to invest $1 billion through various taxes.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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There is only so much drama to be found in the first 24 hours, and yet some Islanders have already managed to get their feelings hurt, which bodes well for the next six weeks — for us the viewers anyway.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Even so, the relatively low level of support for his highest profile challenger, former Sheriff Alex Villanueva (with just 24% support), bodes well for Luna.—
The Editorial Board,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
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“Forebodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forebodes. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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