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

Birding is growing in popularity across Georgia, where backyards, parks and green spaces offer opportunities to spot everything from soaring raptors to colorful song birds.

— Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
For consumption, Temasek sees opportunities in spending on experiences over goods, and homegrown consumer brands that have proved innovation capabilities, over foreign brands.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 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

Overcome Didier Deschamps’ side on July 9 – a tall order at the moment given how good Les Bleus look – and heads will be spinning at the possibilities that could await.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Canada getting out of the group stage, complete with one of the World Cup’s great barnstorming performances against Qatar, led an entire nation still curious about the sport to buy into this team’s possibilities.

— Carl Anka, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of possibilities

Noun

Social media and technology firms employ some of the brightest minds in the world and increasingly sophisticated AI tools to maximize user engagement.

— Paul Jester, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
Supply chains weren’t at the forefront of the minds of healthcare organizations before 2020.

— Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 8 July 2026