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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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And then — just as my colleague Joe Reid predicted — Kate Winslet for Lee, a biopic that has enjoyed a muted reception since debuting at last year’s TIFF.Jen Chaney, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
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Ampere predicted just under a third of the subs growth will come from APAC – numbering around 600 million people – a similar figure to North America.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
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Trump's incoming border czar, Tom Homan, has vowed to be tough on states and cities seeking to fight mass deportations, promising to send twice as many ICE officers to Los Angeles—a sanctuary city.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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The twenty-one-day scramble toward the snap election promised to be chaotic, and in the wake of the announcement Macron’s popularity plunged to new lows.Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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Here are three things that students can likely anticipate as EA/ED results are announced in the coming weeks: 1.Christopher Rim, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The global population landscape is set to experience a significant shift, as some countries grapple with dramatic declines while others anticipate major growth.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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This timepiece indicates a second time zone with an additional skeletonized hand that can be hidden behind the hour hand when its owner is not traveling.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
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There are reports coming from FanSided's Robert Murray indicating that the Red Sox made a strong push for Cleveland Guardians ace Shane Bieber before Bieber agreed to a two-year deal with Cleveland.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Temperatures across the state are forecast to be colder through the weekend.Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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The weather service forecasts rain or freezing rain likely before 4 p.m., then a slight chance of rain showers between 4 and 5 p.m.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Forebode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forebode. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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