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
Like Disney and Fox, CNN and WBD are not intending to reveal subscriber figures or manage toward streaming metrics as their main objectives.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
The tracker said that the document has a total of 318 objectives and that 119 have been completed while 66 are in progress.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Included in the 2030 objectives are new measures to meet the urgency of climate, social, and industry-wide challenges.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
After kidnapping Michelle, negotiations take place between the three characters, with Teddy and Don changing from their silver bodysuits to business suits complete with ties and blazers, a significant choice reflecting the characters’ objectives.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
The match served a number of different objectives for Cipher.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
The Kremlin said the drills tested the readiness of military command-and-control systems and the operational skills of the staff, adding that all objectives were met.
—Anna Chernova, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
During the past two Starship flight tests in August and October, though, SpaceX got things back on track with two successful missions that reached new objectives.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Responses are for informational purposes only and individuals should consider whether any general recommendation in these responses are suitable for their particular circumstances based on investment objectives, financial situation and needs.
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2025
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
The tracker said that the document has a total of 318 objectives and that 119 have been completed while 66 are in progress.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Included in the 2030 objectives are new measures to meet the urgency of climate, social, and industry-wide challenges.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
After kidnapping Michelle, negotiations take place between the three characters, with Teddy and Don changing from their silver bodysuits to business suits complete with ties and blazers, a significant choice reflecting the characters’ objectives.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
The match served a number of different objectives for Cipher.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
The Kremlin said the drills tested the readiness of military command-and-control systems and the operational skills of the staff, adding that all objectives were met.
—Anna Chernova, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
During the past two Starship flight tests in August and October, though, SpaceX got things back on track with two successful missions that reached new objectives.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Responses are for informational purposes only and individuals should consider whether any general recommendation in these responses are suitable for their particular circumstances based on investment objectives, financial situation and needs.
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objectives
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Unlike his own travails under Cruyff, Lineker says that Flick’s 4-3-3 shape suits Barca’s current England attacker Rashford, who has five goals and four assists in 12 appearances since joining on a season-long loan from Manchester United.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Operational and logistical challenges posed by new regulations and sustainability goals will also be addressed.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
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Sea lines of communication, or SLOCs, are the principal maritime routes between ports used for trade, military or other purposes.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
22 Oct. 2025
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But Mother Nature can influence our plans and activities.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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This week, the dramatic collapse of plans for Barcelona to play a La Liga game against Villarreal in Miami — first reported by The Athletic — added extra spice to the compelling and captivating Clasico.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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That includes the several members of the Citizens Redistricting Commission who have spoken up; their work is being thrown out for purely partisan aims.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
26 Oct. 2025
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Taken together, all of this is a warning shot to Putin to back down from his maximalist aims in Ukraine and get serious about ending the war.—
Daniel Fried,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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The State Department did not respond to CNN’s questions about the administration’s intentions for the birth control commodities.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Harper inked a 13-year, $330 million deal with Philadelphia in 2019 and wanted to make his intentions known about his loyalty.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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His ambitions are bolstered by his father, Larry Ellison, Oracle’s executive chairman, who currently ranks as the second-richest man in the world.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Inditex’s ambitions to scale its logistics influence haven’t ended with its own facilities.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
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The shareholder meetings give the youngest Browns in the sixth and seventh generations, and their distant cousins, a chance to meet and bounce ideas off one another.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Few characters are as beloved as those from The Wizard of Oz (1939), making for reliable costume ideas year after year.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Since Vengeance, Lucy became basically his slave, for all intents and purposes.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
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For all intents and purposes, Charli and Swift were on great terms in 2018 when Swift announced Charli and Camila Cabello would be the opening acts on the Reputation Stadium Tour.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Objectives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objectives. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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