goalpost
noun
goal·post
ˈgōl-ˌpōst 
: one of usually two vertical posts that with or without a crossbar constitute the goal in various games
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Patrick Kane took a shot from the point that fluttered through traffic and bounced off Compher, who was parked at the goalpost.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
But Minnesota failed to get closer despite a pair of late power plays, which included Kirill Kaprizov clanking the right goalpost with a shot.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
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Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
ReHubs has pushed back its own goalposts for scaling recycling capacity from 2030 to 2035, reflecting the complexity of the challenge.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 Mar. 2026
Patrick Kane took a shot from the point that fluttered through traffic and bounced off Compher, who was parked at the goalpost.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
But Minnesota failed to get closer despite a pair of late power plays, which included Kirill Kaprizov clanking the right goalpost with a shot.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Goalpost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goalpost. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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goalpost
noun
goal·post
ˈgōl-ˌpōst
: one of two upright posts that serve as the goal in various games
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