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

The swoons were often brought on by their own desires to capitalize on demand by putting up new plants.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2026
And in essence, Kris undergoes her transition, venturing from being uncomfortable in her own skin and discovering how to surrender to erotic, sometimes dangerous desires.

— Randy Myers, Mercury News, 13 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

Over the years, Roche gathered women of different ages, faiths and backgrounds under one roof.

— Windsor Johnston, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026
Adherents of various faiths were permitted to worship openly and often received official patronage, allowing religious communities to establish connections across Eurasia.

— Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026