hopes 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of hope

hopes

2 of 2

noun

plural of hope

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of hopes
Verb
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
  • Toy Story 5 wishes to keep children in a state of dependency on their toys, just as the franchise itself seeks to keep its aging viewership in a state of perpetual nostalgia.
    Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2026
  • The university then became responsible for remediation work and its daily 24/7 security before the crime scene was torn down against some of the victim families’ wishes ahead of a trial at the end of December 2023.
    Kevin Fixler June 26, Idaho Statesman, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Enterprises and boards are continually searching for advantages and opportunities.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 24 June 2026
  • Burries should get plenty of opportunities with the ball in his hands next season, though Milwaukee should also have enough veterans around for Burries to develop methodically.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • But beyond those universal desires, gaining a grasp of their more specific needs, wants and preferences can help management pinpoint the types of programming and spaces that will be most valued by current and future residents.
    Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Lack of movement on unions’ desires to win unemployment benefits for striking workers after two weeks on the picket lines are sticking in labor’s craw.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
Noun
  • But Manfred also acknowledged that MLB has tried to avoid putting players in the position of being required to take part in commemorative events that may conflict with their religious beliefs or values.
    Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
  • Greenspan embraced some of her beliefs and paid tribute to her in his 2007 memoir.
    Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • Sodais dreams about being a teacher one day and starting a family with Weeda.
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
  • Every footballer dreams of competing at the elite level and for great clubs.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • After ruling out all other possibilities, Dhingra finally diagnosed Williams with IC‑MPGN, a kidney disease related to the immune system.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 27 June 2026
  • Your curious mind sees possibilities, yet a course fee, trip idea, or upgrade may clash with your budget, so compare options patiently and decide what matters now.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • In the absence of an official investigation, the incident last September has been magnified, and perhaps embellished, in the minds of veterans living on the campus, a community defined by the vulnerability of physical disability, substance use and trauma.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
  • Le Cren’s interviews with team members and coaches consistently hit home how sports competition strengthens bodies and minds to bring out the best in people — confidence, cooperation, leadership, skills and tenacity.
    Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Modern correctional systems must ensure that participation remains voluntary and that inmates of all faiths—or no faith at all—receive equal treatment.
    Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • Other critics question whether religious stories should be taught at all in schools attended by thousands of children of Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu and other faiths, and others who identify as atheist or agnostic.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 June 2026

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“Hopes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hopes. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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