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

Adidas, the world’s second-largest sportswear maker by global revenues, has identified basketball as a priority sport particularly in North America, where the company wishes to cut into rival Nike’s market share.

— Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Leaving the lavatory smelly for the next passenger There’s another lavatory habit Peters wishes travelers would adopt—and this one could earn you some silent appreciation from whoever is waiting outside the door.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of wishes

Noun

Pike will oversee international activities and expand her to include digital and post services, catalog and rights and commercial opportunities.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026
But today, as the Star Trek franchise celebrates its 60th anniversary, Navia finds opportunities to celebrate the legacy of her love and connect with Trek’s devoted fans who have experienced their own powerful grieving journeys.

— Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of opportunities

Noun

In its strongest moments, the film illustrates how the often contradictory desires for individual liberation and family connection are universal experiences.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 19 Sep. 2026
But even there, romance novels can serve as a safe and healthy way for young (and not-so-young) people to explore their own desires.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of desires

Noun

Lawyers argued that the law infringes on the daycare’s right to protect their kids and direct their upbringing, as well as the freedom to associate with those who have similar public health beliefs, according to previous Idaho Statesman reporting.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2026
His Christian beliefs give him a reason to look beyond his golf career.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of beliefs

Verb

Even with Oracle founder Larry Ellison the primary backer of his son’s ParaBros dreams, the even older Ellison’s net worth, which has been declining of late, may not be able to handle the strain of months and months of such probes.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2026
And ultimately, asked to prove themselves all over again to keep their often-fragile NFL dreams alive.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of dreams

Noun

The best possibilities remain appealing after the excitement fades and the practical part finally enters the room.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2026
With his distinctive perspective and unwavering commitment to filmmaking, de Heer has spent decades opening up new possibilities in cinema.

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of possibilities

Noun

Until Heated Rivalry burned its way into our minds, the most notable onscreen treatment of gay hockey players was Breakfast with Scot, a 2007 Canadian comedy directed by Laurie Lynd and produced by Paul Brown, Howard Rosenman, and Nadine Schiff.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026
The scene came together for the 1984 album Rainy Day, reviving obscure nuggets from the Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, Love, the Velvets — a vastly influential project that opened a lot of hipster minds.

— Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of minds

Noun

What has distinguished New York, however, is an understanding that disagreement should not come at the expense of partnership, mutual respect, or recognition of Israel’s legitimacy as the homeland of the Jewish people and a land holy to many faiths.

— Herbert Block, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026
At a mosque in Seattle, Muslim worshippers are greeted by members of other faiths bringing them flowers.

— Reshma Memon Yaqub, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026