variants
also forbodes
as in predicts
to show signs of a favorable or successful outcome
the dry summer doesn't forebode well for the harvest
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Emerging research supports this view, revealing that the fulfillment of belongingness needs predicts greater relationship maintenance behaviors — but only when accompanied by a strong sense of autonomy.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025 -
Hartford Courant Accuweather also predicts Saturday will be cold and rainy.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
10 Apr. 2025
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As 2025 begins, the slate of January releases promises a strong start to the year.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Jan. 2025
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The deal to host the Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia is finalized, with an official announcement expected soon, possibly during Monday's Raw Netflix premiere, which promises to bring in a huge international audience.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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That bodes well for his national team prospects under Pochettino.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Walter doesn’t have the heft Brooks does, but that bodes well for the future.—
Eric Koreen,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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American Eagle also anticipates a low-single-digit decline in sales for the full year, compared to expectations of 3% growth.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025
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Incorporating $2 billion of higher product input costs this year, the analyst anticipates earnings and revenue for fiscal 2026 will come in 5% to 6% lower as a result.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Forebodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forebodes. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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