GOALS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

goals

noun

plural of goal

as in objectives

something that one hopes or intends to accomplish leaving the world a better place than I found it is one of my main goals

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Recent Examples of goals In a game not known for high scores, the pace of goals in this World Cup has left some fans scratching their heads. — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026 That doesn't always mean giving up on your educational goals. — Scott White, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Cristiano Ronaldo has scored two goals for Portugal in World Cup play (three games). — Data Skrive, New York Times, 2 July 2026 England had quite a scare against DR Congo before talisman Harry Kane saved the day with a pair of late goals. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026 England, meanwhile, needed two goals from Harry Kane in the last 15 minutes to get past the Democratic Republic of the Congo. — Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 Crevier, 25, had career highs with seven goals, 18 assists, and 25 points in 78 games with the Blackhawks during the 2025-26 season. — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 24 June 2026 Calls for an extension to their licensing hours had grown in volume on Thursday, a day after England beat Congo 2-1 in the round of 32 with two late goals from captain Harry Kane. — ABC News, 2 July 2026

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Noun

Should economic growth threaten one of those aspects, the FOMC is employed to move in order to deliver its objectives.

— Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 July 2026
So the upcoming Flight 13 will likely mirror much of the flight path and mission objectives as Flight 12, including relighting one of Ship's Raptor engines in space.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of objectives

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— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 2 July 2026
The information provided is for educational purposes and should not be construed as financial, investment or trading advice.

— USA TODAY, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Definition of purposes

Noun

Caftans are the underrated summer essential that bring breezy, effortless glamour to beach days, brunches, and evening plans alike.

— Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Although the panel date has not been confirmed, the members and the team behind the webcomic will be on it to chat about their upcoming plans.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of plans

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One of the aims of this research is to investigate the impact that radiation and outflows of material from low-mass stars have on their environment.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 July 2026
The Kremlin said Russian military commanders briefed Russian President Vladimir Putin on the attacks and said Moscow would continue increasing pressure on Ukraine to achieve its war aims.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of aims

Noun

The leaders, for the most part, are flawed but have good intentions.

— Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
Only when members feel legitimate responsibility for the group's well-being can new norms truly become effective and living practices, rather than mere intentions.

— Heidi Brooks, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of intentions

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Every one of those choices pits members against each other, and the card networks that co-founded the effort each have their own stablecoin ambitions.

— Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
That's because tech companies are investing billions to build out energy-intensive data centers to meet their AI ambitions.

— Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 2 July 2026

Definition of ambitions

Noun

Bringing together images made since 2010, the project draws from different moments in his practice and expands ideas first explored in his 2015 photobook Momentary, with new work continuing to be added as the project evolves.

— PhotoVogue, Vogue, 3 July 2026
The festival is also a place to discuss ideas, to collaborate on projects, to discuss co-productions, to dream and be a part of the conversation globally to ensure that the next generations here will have a better future in film.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026

Definition of ideas

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Legislation with similar intents passed one legislative chamber in both Colorado and Oregon this year, but neither made it to law.

— Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Legislation with similar intents passed one legislative chamber in both Colorado and Oregon this year, but neither made it to law.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026

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