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

The possible signing of Brazil midfielder Ederson could mean Carrick has an energetic midfielder who can play in matches when Mainoo is rested, or when the head coach wishes to play with a more aggressive press in midfield.

— Carl Anka, New York Times, 9 July 2026
Their time ends naturally when they’re no longer employed by a team that wishes to sign them for an amount of money the athlete finds acceptable.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of wishes

Noun

Total solar eclipses offer rare and brief opportunities to learn new information about everything from the physics of the sun to the behavior of animals and the dynamics of Earth’s atmosphere.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 15 July 2026
On top of that, 30% of Mbappé’s earnings go straight to his own charity, the IBKM Foundation, which supports young people by developing educational and career opportunities.

— Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Definition of opportunities

Noun

This is a special week to focus upon your heart’s desires, creativity, and romantic world.

— Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
One model surfaced the work of a 1970s American philosopher — Harry Frankfurt, whose framework distinguishes first-order desires (wanting something) from second-order desires (wanting to want something).

— Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of desires

Noun

Critics argue that religious stories should not be explicitly taught in public schools attended by students with a variety of different religious beliefs.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
What has not changed—at least since Stewart first came on board in 1999, taking over from original host Craig Kilborn—is the debate over The Daily Show’s influence on viewers’ beliefs.

— Chris Smith, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026

Definition of beliefs

Noun

The summer camp movement gradually expanded to include different regions, classes, faiths and genders.

— Seth T. Kannarr, Fortune, 13 July 2026
How other religions are treated Parents of faiths other than evangelical Christian spoke to the school board in the days leading up to their June 26 vote, saying several elements of the new K-8 social studies TEKS raise alarms bells.

— Rachel Royster. Produced with AI assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026