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

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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

Starr-Riestis wishes the movement felt less socially awkward.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 10 Nov. 2026
Anyone with information or who wishes to report an incident involving Thornsberry is asked to call the sheriff's office at 248-537-3530.

— CBS News, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of wishes

Noun

Whether three-, four- or five-day mandates, companies have cited the importance of creative collaboration for business productivity and growth, as well as mentorship opportunities.

— Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
His elite outfield coverage included converting a remarkable 50% of five-star catch opportunities.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of opportunities

Noun

Vaughn said statehouse Republicans need to find a new path forward that supports Hoosier voters’ desires.

— Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
Women’s stories, especially those focused on their desires, have historically been dismissed as unserious, but romance has always had a huge, loyal readership.

— Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of desires

Noun

Over time, Trumpian communication failed to exploit a vulnerable group of people who are repeatedly exposed only to information, opinions, and perspectives that validate their existing beliefs.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
The food is all halal, meaning its meat preparation is aligned with Muslim dietary beliefs.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of beliefs

Verb

But there is still hope in a season with 13 games left and Super Bowl dreams flickering.

— Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2026
Rounding out their trio is Hazel (Kennedi Reece), a sweet, naive young woman, completely sheltered by her conservative upbringing but determined to follow her Michelle Obama dreams.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of dreams

Noun

From birding adventures to cooking classes and splashing about in a trio of swimming pools, the list of possibilities goes on and on.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
Privately, baseball agents and executives’ estimates span a wide range of possibilities, from a sub-100-game season, to a late start but no games lost.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of possibilities

Noun

This can be especially uncomfortable when the prevailing narrative holds its own special significance, but pondering such complexities strengthens our minds and our spirits.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Her post was largely met with disapproval during a time when cost of living expenses are very much on people’s minds.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026