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
DeBrusk and Boeser each scored power-play goals, and the penalty kill weathered a 95 second five-on-three before conceding Granlund's goal late in a penalty to defenseman Elias Pettersson.
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CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
And city residents question whether the strategy will produce lasting gains or primarily serve short-term political goals.
—Cleve R. Wootson Jr. The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 25 Mar. 2026
Heritage led 2-0 at the intermission with goals by Bringedahl and Addison Shimmick, who scored in the 35th minute.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
But that’s the problem with chasing the wrong goals.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 25 Mar. 2026
His messaging has been inconsistent; his goals shift nearly every day.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
Share credit, set boundaries around your time and money, and keep things grounded with an open list of your goals.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The options to customize your experience to your styling goals and unique hair needs is what makes the Dyson dupe-proof and worth the price tag.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
Jack Hughes led the Devils with three goals.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
And city residents question whether the strategy will produce lasting gains or primarily serve short-term political goals.
—Cleve R. Wootson Jr. The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 25 Mar. 2026
Heritage led 2-0 at the intermission with goals by Bringedahl and Addison Shimmick, who scored in the 35th minute.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
But that’s the problem with chasing the wrong goals.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 25 Mar. 2026
His messaging has been inconsistent; his goals shift nearly every day.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
Share credit, set boundaries around your time and money, and keep things grounded with an open list of your goals.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The options to customize your experience to your styling goals and unique hair needs is what makes the Dyson dupe-proof and worth the price tag.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
Jack Hughes led the Devils with three goals.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goals
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Coupled with a significant degradation of Iranian military power, something already underway, these objectives would constitute an acceptable end to the war.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Mar. 2026
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The talks come as thousands of additional Marines arrive in the region despite officials insisting that objectives can be achieved without launching a ground war.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2026
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The litigation is now complicating the rollout of a Bureau of Prisons policy revision, issued in February, that would end all complimentary in-prison access to hormonal drugs and cosmetic surgeries for gender-affirmation purposes.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
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This material is for illustration and discussion purposes and not intended to be, nor construed as, financial, legal, tax or investment advice.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
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Just days after floating the idea of using verification to differentiate human and bot accounts, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman on Wednesday announced measures the company will take to execute its plans.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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Invite a calm talk about time commitments, because fairness grows when expectations are measurable and both sides understand what happens if plans change.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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Such exploitation becomes the starting point of movements whose aims and effects may ultimately be disastrous for America as a whole.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Israeli military still needs weeks to complete its war aims, the two Israeli officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity in order to discuss internal military deliberations.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
24 Mar. 2026
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With Digital Product Passport (DPP) looming on the EU’s horizon, brands need more than good intentions.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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My sole interaction with the mother was calm and with good intentions, and the outcome of the encounter is regretful.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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Season 2’s grander ambitions are evident from the start.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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The prologue that opens Ragtime loudly announces the musical’s epic ambitions as its nine fictional characters and six of its historical figures introduce themselves with third-person narration and shout-singing.—
Manuel Mendoza,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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American law governs the ownership of ideas with considerable precision.—
Ugo Troiano,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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In Wuthering Heights, Oliver played Isabella Linton, an initially naïve woman infatuated with ideas of romance whose are opened to the reality around her.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
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For all intents and purposes, the playoffs have begun.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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Grace’s victory has prompted a new contest for the high seat of the council, which comes with a nifty sigil ring and the ability to, for all intents and purposes, rule the world.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Goals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goals. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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