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
Like judging a player only from goals.
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Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Elmo debuted in the third period when the Jackets scored three goals to pull away for a 6-2 win.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
As is the case with every player drafted during the past decade, the offensive expectation (10-12 goals and 25-plus points) upon NHL arrival could go much higher if O’Reilly lands on a line with one of Edmonton’s superstar centres.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
The 29-year-old was at fault for both of Lyon’s goals in Thursday’s Europa League quarter-final first leg in France, which United drew 2-2.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Oh, and these goals mean Liverpool are about to win the league.
—Duncan Alexander, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Owen Michaels scored two third-period goals to seal Western Michigan’s first Frozen Four championship with a 6-2 victory over Boston University on Saturday night.
—John Wawrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Mr Salah currently has more goals than Southampton and Leicester City and is only four behind Ipswich Town.
—Duncan Alexander, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
In what is his first top-flight campaign, the attacking midfielder has already scored six goals and made five assists.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Elmo debuted in the third period when the Jackets scored three goals to pull away for a 6-2 win.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
As is the case with every player drafted during the past decade, the offensive expectation (10-12 goals and 25-plus points) upon NHL arrival could go much higher if O’Reilly lands on a line with one of Edmonton’s superstar centres.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
The 29-year-old was at fault for both of Lyon’s goals in Thursday’s Europa League quarter-final first leg in France, which United drew 2-2.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Oh, and these goals mean Liverpool are about to win the league.
—Duncan Alexander, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Owen Michaels scored two third-period goals to seal Western Michigan’s first Frozen Four championship with a 6-2 victory over Boston University on Saturday night.
—John Wawrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Mr Salah currently has more goals than Southampton and Leicester City and is only four behind Ipswich Town.
—Duncan Alexander, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
In what is his first top-flight campaign, the attacking midfielder has already scored six goals and made five assists.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goals
Noun
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One way is by implementing OKRs (objectives and key results) to track progress and keep teams accountable.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The right fit depends on the role and the objectives of the employer.—
Bob Helbig,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2025
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Chelsea have been planning this season in case Strasbourg, who share owners with Chelsea, impacted the London club’s European ambitions.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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One investor advocates for building a city on the Arctic island because its harsh environment could provide a test site for colonizing Mars - one of Elon Musk’s highest ambitions.—
Rachael Levy and Alexandra Ulmer,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The first quarter moon urges us to give extra TLC and slightly augment our new moon intentions, if necessary.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Similarly, the growing uncertainty of America’s diplomatic and military intentions is causing nation-states to change course.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Like a showstopping necklace on a comparatively functional outfit, creative bathroom tile ideas have the power to elevate and transform one of the most utilitarian spaces in the house.—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
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Forge valuable connections and exchange investment ideas.—
John Melloy,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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For all intents and purposes and with a few exceptions, all goods and services produced today are consumed today, period.—
John T. Harvey,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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This is just the latest example of the terrible treatment of what are, for all intents and purposes, professional student athletes.—
Joe Moglia,
Sportico.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Goals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goals. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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