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

At the same candidate forum, Lake said that employment opportunities tend to be clustered in larger cities across Jackson County, putting candidates further east at a disadvantage when looking for jobs.

— Ilana Arougheti July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Two hotels with identical occupancy may have very different ancillary-revenue opportunities based on who is staying there.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of opportunities

Noun

With the current political climate, Love sees the hopelessness in the world and took it upon herself to create room for people to be a part of a community that desires to curate a safe space.

— Zuri Primos July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
That panel voted last week in favor of removing restrictions on six peptides marketed for everything from wound healing to opioid withdrawal — exactly the outcome Kennedy desires, provided by people with a direct financial stake in delivering it.

— A.J. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2026

Definition of desires

Noun

Joining him will be Matt Brannagan of the Hoffman Institute Foundation, an organization that focuses on helping adults transform their beliefs and perceptions to live a more joyful, balanced life.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 July 2026
Executives remain in a heightened state due to being the ultimate problem-solvers and the internal struggle of cognitive dissonance, where their minds constantly resolve mismatches between beliefs and actions.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of beliefs

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

The target date for Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation plan is etched in the minds of every citizen and visitor to the country since Vision 2030 was unveiled more than a decade ago.

— Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
So maybe at that time, dusting off a 25-year-old album with multiple labels involved wasn’t at the forefront of anyone at Disney’s minds.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026

Definition of minds

Noun

Despite this, the demonstrations have grown organically, and reportedly include citizens of all faiths and generations.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 2026
The vigils — held at the corner of 7th Street and Capitol Mall — typically involved music, singing and prayers from members of different faiths, including Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Buddhist.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026