goals

noun

plural of goal
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 The association reiterated its support for SB 707’s textile circularity goals while challenging CalRecycle’s choice of the organization tasked with implementing them. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 That took Chelsea to six goals inside the first seven minutes of games this season, something no Premier League side has previously managed across any six-game spell. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026 The group’s goals have changed over time, as regional developments have unfolded, experts note. — Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Denis Bouanga and Son Heung-min both contributed to all three goals for LAFC in a 3-1 victory over Austin FC on Wednesday night at BMO Stadium. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 Guilherme had two goals and an assists for Houston and Mateusz Bogusz added a goal and an assist. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 Mercury in your 10th House quincunxes Saturn in your 3rd, creating friction between your public goals and the details, conversations, or information required to support them. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026 Income, bills, savings goals and other expenses change over time. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026 Put students and their learning first, setting clear district goals and holding district leadership accountable. — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goals
  1. objectives
  2. purposes
  3. plans
  4. aims
  5. intentions
  6. ambitions
  7. ideas
  8. intents
Noun
  • Beijing, on the other hand, has pursued its space objectives consistently since the early 1990s, revising programs as technology evolves without losing sight of its end goal.
    — Kathleen Curlee, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The code establishes the objectives of the city safety program, including reducing injuries to city employees and members of the public through safety standards, training and accountability.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of objectives
Noun
  • On a blistering surprise EP, Deafheaven find the vicious attack and grandiose drama of symphonic black metal perfectly suited to their purposes.
    — Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The area, for all intents and purposes, has always functioned as the back of the museum.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of purposes
Noun
  • Because the retail business is rapidly changing, action plans are expected to change.
    — Ted Kitterman, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Le Pen's plans involve billions in new spending and lack credibility, according to Bloomberg Economics.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of plans
Noun
  • Compass is preparing to complete a rolling FDA submission this quarter for COMP360, its synthetic psilocybin treatment for treatment-resistant depression, with aims to launch early next year.
    — Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Putin is committed to his overall war aims, and no amount of external pressure is likely to force him to abandon those.
    — Eric Ciaramella, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of aims
Noun
  • His intentions are not to land a joke in between the lines of these structures.
    — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Or is Lee something darker and more dangerous, driven by anger and fear, while coasting on charisma and good intentions?
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of intentions
Noun
  • Her ambitions also extend to Fendi Casa, where the designer is researching furniture, textiles, colors and materials to establish a more recognizable language for the home.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Longer-term ambitions include bringing build times down to minutes.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of ambitions
Noun
  • When teams stay genuinely curious and learn to challenge ideas without challenging people, disagreement becomes a tool for better thinking and can actually strengthen trust.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Santoyo supports meeting regularly with students and the community to exchange ideas and concerns.
    — Sophia Veneziano, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of ideas
Noun
  • What began in 1996 as a novel concept, with just 73 categories, has become for all intents and purposes, the Nobel Prize of beauty.
    — Hunter Lacey, Allure, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The area, for all intents and purposes, has always functioned as the back of the museum.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of intents

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“Goals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goals. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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