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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Conveniently located in the heart of Admiralty, right by Hong Kong’s major fashion and finance centers, the hotel promises a fantastic location, great views, personable staff, and classic European elegance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026 -
The company promises to distribute all that waste to specialty recyclers, manufacturers, even thrift shops.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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That bodes well for the Shakespearean drama.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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The run game took off, and Ken Walker III played the best football of his career late in the season, which bodes well for the future if Seattle re-signs the Super Bowl MVP, whose contract officially expires in March.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Forebodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forebodes. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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