as in objectives
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
leaving the world a better place than I found it is one of my main goals
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Recent Examples of goals
Paired with stronger workforce-training and credential programs, such a system could help steer students into the pathways best suited to their abilities and goals.
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Neetu Arnold, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
The Canadians scored twice in a minute soon after, with goals by Laura Stacey and Sarah Fillier prompting the Czechs to pull starting goalie Julie Pejsova for Michaela Hesova.
—John Wawrow, Twin Cities, 10 Feb. 2026
In those environments, a professional athlete and her team may accept high risk in the short term in service of long-term or long-standing goals — as was likely the case with Vonn.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Choosing whether to walk or use a stationary bike comes down to your goals, time, and comfort.
—Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 10 Feb. 2026
In his letter to other governors, Stitt encouraged the group to unite around common goals.
—Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Hagens, the Bruins’ top amateur prospect (7th overall pick last June), earned Beanpot MVP honors after recording two goals and three assists for five points in the two-game tournament.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Mimi Stoupas leads the Aztecs with 30 goals on the season, while Sydney Gish has 15 goals and 13 assists.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Necas has 33 goals and 90 points in 82 regular-season games since the trade.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Neetu Arnold, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
The Canadians scored twice in a minute soon after, with goals by Laura Stacey and Sarah Fillier prompting the Czechs to pull starting goalie Julie Pejsova for Michaela Hesova.
—John Wawrow, Twin Cities, 10 Feb. 2026
In those environments, a professional athlete and her team may accept high risk in the short term in service of long-term or long-standing goals — as was likely the case with Vonn.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Choosing whether to walk or use a stationary bike comes down to your goals, time, and comfort.
—Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 10 Feb. 2026
In his letter to other governors, Stitt encouraged the group to unite around common goals.
—Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Hagens, the Bruins’ top amateur prospect (7th overall pick last June), earned Beanpot MVP honors after recording two goals and three assists for five points in the two-game tournament.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Mimi Stoupas leads the Aztecs with 30 goals on the season, while Sydney Gish has 15 goals and 13 assists.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Necas has 33 goals and 90 points in 82 regular-season games since the trade.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goals
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Putin, however, has insisted that Russia would achieve its objectives in Ukraine one way or another.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Such programs cannot be done in isolation and require multiple teams, some with competing objectives.—
Mark Curriden,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Neiry says the birds are intended for peaceful purposes, to help with search and rescue operations and to monitor infrastructure.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
8 Feb. 2026
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Silberfeld’s optimism arose from the agency’s apparent backtracking from plans unveiled in a January court hearing to install up to 800 tiny homes on the property.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The concern in February is that others could knock you off your game; someone slick could kick out your confidence, someone disloyal could out your plans before time.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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But its function is political, linking that criminal activity to the aims and methods of political terror.—
Evandro Cruz Silva,
The Dial,
10 Feb. 2026
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Whatever wavelength Oliver is operating on best suits Fennell’s apparent aims with her take on the story, and its absurdity alone recommends the film.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2026
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Anthropic announced the same day intentions to cover the increases in electricity prices from its data centers, but did not share details on the deals with electricity companies.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The haters will come out in force after your Super Bowl performance — misrepresenting your intentions, twisting your words and actions to suit their agenda.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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Similar to Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, Russo balanced a regular day job while steadfastly pursuing her creative ambitions.—
Kristen Wisneski,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2026
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Kohler is charged with leveraging his retail and client expertise to further accelerate the group’s ambitions.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Big ideas become talking points, then bills, then votes — often before communities can model the impacts or propose smarter alternatives.—
Sean Parks,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering what’s changing in how fashion is made, scaled or engineered from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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But for all intents and purposes, there’s no room to be defensive about simply getting better on defense.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Jan. 2026
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For all intents and purposes, the company was spinning its wheels.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Goals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goals. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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