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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
However, the situation bodes well for oil companies, including attractive names that pay steady dividends.
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Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 15 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
Gingham prints often come in taupes, blues, and greens, which bodes well for a traditional scheme.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2026
That bodes well for both Inside America’s Next Top Model and the potential Reality Check strand.
—Peter White, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
The timing of these revelations bodes well for framing the statewide political campaign to pass the Local Taxpayer Protection Act.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 15 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
Gingham prints often come in taupes, blues, and greens, which bodes well for a traditional scheme.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2026
That bodes well for both Inside America’s Next Top Model and the potential Reality Check strand.
—Peter White, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
The timing of these revelations bodes well for framing the statewide political campaign to pass the Local Taxpayer Protection Act.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodes
promises
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Just like warmer spring weather sets flowers in bloom, the egg promises new life in nature.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2026
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The new spot is slated to open in late spring and promises the same delicious options — savory bahn mi sandwiches, steamy bowls of pho, Korean corn dogs, and more — found at its original location in Steele Creek.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Bodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodes. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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