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
The goals of the program are to reduce barriers to entry in the industry, foster professional development and equip students with leadership development skills.
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Staff Reports, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Many of the aforementioned executives have sought friendlier ties with Trump, often appearing at events alongside the president to announce moves that align with the administration’s goals on emerging technologies and American reshoring.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
One thing Ronaldo hasn’t done, however, is score five goals in a game in the competition.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
In 2025, confidence in meeting retirement goals is declining among Americans.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
That requires leadership that unites teams around common goals, fosters open dialogue about AI's capabilities and creates structures that guide responsible use.
—Luiz Domingos, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Owen Michaels scored two third-period goals to seal Western Michigan’s first Frozen Four championship with a 6-2 victory over Boston University on Saturday night.
—John Wawrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Staff Reports, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Many of the aforementioned executives have sought friendlier ties with Trump, often appearing at events alongside the president to announce moves that align with the administration’s goals on emerging technologies and American reshoring.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
One thing Ronaldo hasn’t done, however, is score five goals in a game in the competition.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
In 2025, confidence in meeting retirement goals is declining among Americans.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
That requires leadership that unites teams around common goals, fosters open dialogue about AI's capabilities and creates structures that guide responsible use.
—Luiz Domingos, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Owen Michaels scored two third-period goals to seal Western Michigan’s first Frozen Four championship with a 6-2 victory over Boston University on Saturday night.
—John Wawrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goals
Noun
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With military objectives as the ultimate goal, the individual has been relegated to the bottom rung of Israeli society.—
Uriel Kon
September 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
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The two countries have historically prioritized many of the same objectives, including regional stability.—
HUSSEIN KALOUT,
Foreign Affairs,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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While the output is video with depth maps rather than true 3D models, this information can be converted into 3D point clouds for reconstruction purposes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The plans and the construction underway have come as welcome news to community leaders who have long been trying to preserve the history of Pan Am.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Google to challenge order Google criticized the ruling and plans to appeal.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the understanding of citizens as consumers led many voters of all ideologies to view politics through the lens of choosing an ideal candidate or party rather than strategizing to build coalitions and accomplish particular aims.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
8 Sep. 2025
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The original novel includes material that’s sympathetic to the aims of the women’s movement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But this label did not square with her ambitions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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India’s ambitions to become a global maritime stronghold now have a hefty price tag—a cool $1 trillion.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Increasingly dismayed, Dudek hatched a plan that seemed to embody his mix of good intentions, hubris and melodrama.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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The requirement for Staveley to clarify her intentions is because of the fact that 13 per cent of the shares in Tottenham Hotspur Limited — those not owned by ENIC — are in theory publicly tradable.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But Enyedi is a master stylist who knows how to create a certain mood, mixing visual poetry with deadpan humor, and big ideas with quotidian foibles, in a film that explores our mysterious relationship with both the green world and one another.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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Fortunately, Swift and Kelce seem to share similar values and are publicly supportive of each other’s careers, but for many people, ideas about what a man or woman is supposed to do can be an obstacle, Lutter said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For all intents and purposes, the exhibition slate serves more as a tryout for four or five position spots rather than an offering plate for what is to come in the 17-game regular season.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Aug. 2025
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The concepts are a bit more out there and the public prototypes are for all intents and purposes the production models, sometimes shown without mirrors or with camera mirrors and other slight detail changes.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Goals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goals. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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