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

Research shows that one in two girls who quit sports has been criticized for their body type, and Penso wishes her presence on the pitch can challenge those perceptions.

— Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Brown’s colleagues on the council and other public figures sent well wishes Thursday in the comments of her social media post.

— Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 23 July 2026

Definition of wishes

Noun

As artificial intelligence expands across K-12 schools, Massachusetts announced a new $500,000 public-private investment in AI applied learning opportunities for hundreds of students, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced Tuesday.

— Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 22 July 2026
While the contract is only a six-week agreement designed to replace an injured starter, a strong performance could create additional opportunities in the KBO or elsewhere internationally.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of opportunities

Noun

At the same time, Adam and his fellow contributors’ desires for their pieces were as important as my own.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
Still, there is a different feeling of watching a film on the big screen, the velvet darkness of the theater a portal into director Curry Barker’s sinister world of lonely young men and the fatal consequences of their heady desires.

— Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of desires

Noun

Beyond San Lucas, the gulf offers several other island possibilities, including Isla Venado with its traditional fishing village and tranquil, accessible beaches.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 July 2026
Then there’s the up to 20,000 color variations that are claimed for the exteriors, including seemingly endless possibilities from the Match to Sample program.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 24 July 2026

Definition of possibilities

Noun

Following SpaceX’s splashy record-setting public offering last month, that’s the big question on many investors’ minds.

— Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Defense attorney Nathaniel Barone urged jurors to keep their minds open about the case, which hinges not only on actions but on motivation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026