HOPES Synonyms: 107 Similar and Opposite Words

hopes 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of hope

as in wishes

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hopes

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noun

plural of hope

as in opportunities

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as in desires

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as in beliefs

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Recent Examples of hopes

Verb

Looking back, Ayaub hopes others take away a message of hope. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 Fraser hopes against hope that this whole debacle will increase their tip, however meagerly. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hopes

Verb

Psychoanalytic concepts—projection, attachment, wishes and wish fulfillment—loom large.

— Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Julia and Emma — who is the daughter of the Ticket to Paradise actress’ brother, Eric Roberts — have a close bond, referencing each other in interviews over the years and exchanging birthday wishes and sweet posts on social media over the years.

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026

Definition of wishes

Noun

Goatscape is working to create more opportunities where people can interact with the goats, Steffes added.

— Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Cahill said Side Street Studio Arts has given him many opportunities over the years to show his work in various group exhibitions.

— Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of opportunities

Noun

Meanwhile, Mars in Cancer comes in to restore everything from your creative momentum to your romantic desires, but Mars’ square to Neptune makes ideal scenarios difficult to resist.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Neozoon also has a clear take on how Eurocentric, patriarchal narratives play into this urge to own land and fulfill individuals’ desires.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026

Definition of desires

Noun

The Aries Moon in your 6th House of Work and Wellness squares Mercury in your 9th House of Perspective, so daily tasks could collide with beliefs, travel plans, advice, or someone’s big idea.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026
From this feature, archaeologists hope to learn more about ritual practices and religious beliefs in the city.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of beliefs

Verb

Casino dreams in limbo Tribal citizens are deeply divided over how to reverse decades of economic decline that have led to poor living conditions, unaffordable health services, and chronic disease.

— Andrew Jones, NPR, 30 July 2026
Lean into desert dressing with cowboy-core and micro shorts; embrace your boho dreams in flowy dresses and ruffles; or match the city grit with an oversized leather jacket and low-rise jeans.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026

Definition of dreams

Noun

Now the Giants feature a core of young guys up front not merely loaded with talent, but possibilities.

— Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026
Hinch directed questions about the timing of this move to the front office, but the Tigers clearly did not view any PPI possibilities as worth the cost of prolonging Clark’s ascension to the majors.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of possibilities

Noun

Whatever was in the minds of people like Bernie Sanders and AOC, at a time when the likelihood of Democrats winning the House and possibly the Senate was real, is just the thing that could put the kibosh on the whole scenario in the 2026 midterms.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
Many of the images provoked director name-checking in viewers' minds — Was this from Wieland Wagner in 1951?

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of minds

Noun

Despite this, the demonstrations have grown organically, and reportedly include citizens of all faiths and generations.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 2026
The vigils — held at the corner of 7th Street and Capitol Mall — typically involved music, singing and prayers from members of different faiths, including Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Buddhist.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026