as in goals
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
the summer camp's stated objective is to produce tournament-level tennis players
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Recent Examples of objectives
Anyone can also offer comments regarding the goals and objectives described in the plan.
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026
Different objectives require different offsites.
—Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
System integration for strategic objectives Executives from both organizations stated that cell capacity alone cannot solve the challenges of electric aviation, as flight requires specific system integration, safety profiles, and weight reduction.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
This transformation represents a substantive reconfiguration of the human–animal relationship in medicine and sits in tension with contemporary science policy objectives.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 20 June 2026
Judged by the administration’s own objectives, the outcome is difficult to describe as anything other than a defeat.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
Break down overwhelming objectives with step-by-step game plans.
—Maressa Brown, Parents, 18 June 2026
In a statement, the State Department said that the deal reflects Senegal's own strategic objectives.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 13 June 2026
Some analysts skeptical of the SpaceX IPO pointed to uncertainty surrounding its objectives in AI.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 June 2026
Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026
Different objectives require different offsites.
—Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
System integration for strategic objectives Executives from both organizations stated that cell capacity alone cannot solve the challenges of electric aviation, as flight requires specific system integration, safety profiles, and weight reduction.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
This transformation represents a substantive reconfiguration of the human–animal relationship in medicine and sits in tension with contemporary science policy objectives.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 20 June 2026
Judged by the administration’s own objectives, the outcome is difficult to describe as anything other than a defeat.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
Break down overwhelming objectives with step-by-step game plans.
—Maressa Brown, Parents, 18 June 2026
In a statement, the State Department said that the deal reflects Senegal's own strategic objectives.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 13 June 2026
Some analysts skeptical of the SpaceX IPO pointed to uncertainty surrounding its objectives in AI.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objectives
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One hundred and twenty-six supporters lost their lives after police fired tear gas into the terraces following two late goals from Hearts of Oak in a game against Asante Kotoko.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Messi’s two goals came 20 years after his first World Cup goal in his debut on June 16, 2006, at age 18.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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The Supreme Court decided in 2014 that inherited IRAs do not qualify as retirement funds for purposes of federal bankruptcy protection, as beneficiaries cannot make new contributions and are often required to take distributions from the account.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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While municipalities may authorize certain vehicle assignments or equipment for operational purposes, local policies do not supersede state law.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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Next year, these plans for retirees will increase on average by less than 1%.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Each federal land management agency has its own regulations with criteria for managing off-road vehicle use — for instance, the BLM uses travel management plans to determine where vehicles are allowed on specific pieces of land.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Only within the logic of an authoritarian or deeply reactionary culture can justice and beauty become controversial aims.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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These aims put it on a similar trajectory to old rival Tesla, with both companies eyeing humanoid robots as a new frontier, even if the technology is still in its early stages.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Over the last few hours, there have been multiple statements from senior Iranian officials that make clear their deep mistrust of US intentions remains.—
Lou Robinson,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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The intentions are noble and the themes are handled with admirable complexity, but the writing is sluggish.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Already on Friday, some Labour MPs were repeating their calls for Starmer to step down even though Burnham himself shied away from explicitly referencing his leadership ambitions.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Her focus on designing efficient production strategies and fostering new opportunities for the sector places her at the intersection of creative development and industrial infrastructure — precisely the combination the archipelago’s growing ambitions demand.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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And my ideas don’t fly all the time.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Members can explore new ideas from the neuroscientists, entrepreneurs, artists, philosophers, and other innovators shaping the future.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 June 2026
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Welcome to the start of the 2026 offseason for all intents and purposes, when chatter begins at a murmur before blossoming into a crescendo.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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For all intents and purposes, the bulk of the offseason acquisition for the Dallas Cowboys is wrapped up.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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“Objectives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objectives. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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