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also forbode
as in to predict
to show signs of a favorable or successful outcome
the dry summer doesn't forebode well for the harvest
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Recent Examples of forebode
Featuring Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh, the film delves into the unnerving tale of Marion Crane, a woman who finds herself at the foreboding Bates Motel.
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Travis Bean, Forbes, 6 May 2023
The melancholy tale of Rocket’s origins is so dark and foreboding that the comedy and vibrant spectacle of the rest of the film become a welcome respite.
—Vulture, 4 May 2023
Centennial Yards’s vast tract, now mostly foreboding parking lots, is adjacent to the Mercedes Benz Stadium, home to Atlanta’s professional football and soccer teams, and the State Farm Arena, where Ressler’s Hawks play.
—Eliza Ronalds-Hannon, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2023
Stars came twinkling into view, in a strangely foreboding sky.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2023
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Travis Bean, Forbes, 6 May 2023
The melancholy tale of Rocket’s origins is so dark and foreboding that the comedy and vibrant spectacle of the rest of the film become a welcome respite.
—Vulture, 4 May 2023
Centennial Yards’s vast tract, now mostly foreboding parking lots, is adjacent to the Mercedes Benz Stadium, home to Atlanta’s professional football and soccer teams, and the State Farm Arena, where Ressler’s Hawks play.
—Eliza Ronalds-Hannon, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2023
Stars came twinkling into view, in a strangely foreboding sky.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forebode
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Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter recently predicted the Braves to swing a blockbuster trade with the St. Louis Cardinals to acquire starting pitcher Erick Fedde.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Two sharp non-Padres scouts, speaking in this column at the time, predicted that Cease would have a better season than reigning Cy Young award winner Blake Snell.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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The film promises to be a poignant exploration of family, resilience and the human spirit, set against the backdrop of a tumultuous historical period.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2025
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Vance, in particular, had promised economic policies that would lessen the load on parents.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
30 Jan. 2025
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His puck-moving since he’s turned pro has been better than anticipated.—
Corey Pronman,
The Athletic,
1 Feb. 2025
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That tendency to anticipate more cold helps explain why he's been accurate only about 35% of the time, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
31 Jan. 2025
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Radio communications indicate that air traffic control at the airport informed the helicopter about the approaching plane and asked the pilots to confirm visual contact, following standard procedure.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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The OpenAI spokesperson indicated the White House may get involved in the dispute.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Once the rain tapers off on Monday, a stretch of mild weather with cooler temperatures and low wind speeds is forecast for the rest of the week.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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Thursday is forecast to be sunny with a high near 38.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2025
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