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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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Not even the most pessimistic prognosticators could have predicted this.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Studies show betting markets have sometimes accurately predicted winners, especially when large volumes of data are available.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Revamping the government: Trump promised to name billionaire car manufacturer Elon Musk, one of his highest profile supporters, to head a government commission to sharply cut federal spending.Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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This cozy looking comfort food promises to be hearty, creamy and thick — and perfect for a fall or winter day.Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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But those appearances were anticipated in advance, the candidates didn’t pop in days before the general election.Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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While web3 integration does not seem absolutely required to participate in the gaming experience, analysts anticipate most players engaging with these features for the full gaming experience.Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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The updating radar map above shows areas of precipitation in green, with greater intensities indicated by yellow and orange.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Android phones, meanwhile, can now use use artificial intelligence to detect motion indicating someone snatched it out of your hand and is racing away on foot or a bike, and then lock the screen immediately.Kelvin Chan, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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The National Weather Service forecasted an extreme impact storm on Friday and into Saturday across south-central and southeastern Colorado with heavy, wet snow and high winds expected.Bruce Finley, The Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2024
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With location intelligence, predictive maintenance in utilities can be used to forecast equipment failures by determining geographic patterns of degradation or failure.Narendra Babu Vattem, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Forebode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forebode. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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