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

2 of 2

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

Early in Mutiny, Statham’s latest outing, there’s a moment in which his character, Cole Reed, looks over photos of his late father on a tablet, then wishes the man a happy birthday.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026
Editor’s pick More picks Longtime Disneyland fans are finally getting one of their top theme park wishes.

— Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of wishes

Noun

Rush also pointed to millions of searches conducted across the network and argued that the rapid expansion has created opportunities for abuse, without providing sufficient evidence that the technology has meaningfully reduced serious crime.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
These resorts make relaxation as easy as possible, without losing sight of what makes each locale worth visiting and offering plenty of opportunities for those looking to experience what makes the destination special.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of opportunities

Noun

King Charles and his heir, Prince William, have long wanted, and taken steps to create, a streamlined royal family — one more in keeping with the modern world and the often-conflicting desires of the British public.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Wild finds a group of mostly early 20-somethings toasting to causing trouble and giving in to their desires as the youngest member, Yoonchae Jeung, turns 18.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of desires

Noun

Duffy and Campos-Duffy express hesitations about her potentially attending Harvard due to their Catholic beliefs.

— Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Such beliefs continue in the 21st century, with certain factions making unproven claims about urine’s purported antiviral actions against the COVID-19–causing coronavirus.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of beliefs

Verb

Hailing from humble beginnings in Greenwood, South Carolina, his experiences with football have always been centered around doing the impossible – dreams his father put in his head at an early age.

— Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Aug. 2026
These rumors were never substantiated—but Harry did reference his mother’s California dreams in the 2022 Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan, per PopSugar.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of dreams

Noun

That realization expanded the possibilities dramatically, Doria said, even though not everyone saw the idea’s merit.

— Nicole Kraft, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Now, Downs said, imagine the possibilities when Alec Pierce, rehabbing from left ankle and heel surgery, and Allen are lined up together with a healthy Jones throwing the ball.

— James Boyd, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of possibilities

Noun

Hamilton said his sermons are in line with beliefs held by the Catholic Church, mainline Christian faiths and some evangelical houses of worship.

— Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026
My time in the ministry was filled with hundreds of friendships of men and women of all faiths who were faith-filled and honorable.

— Chick Pritchard, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026