targets 1 of 2

noun

Definition of targetsnext
plural of target
1
as in victims
a person or thing that is the object of abuse, criticism, or ridicule the hapless vice president quickly became the favorite target of late-night comedians

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2
as in jokes
a person or thing that is made fun of a badly made TV commercial that became the target of lots of jokes

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3
as in goals
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish our target is to raise $100,000 for a new playground by August

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targets

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verb

present tense third-person singular of target
as in taunts

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for targets
  1. victims
  2. goals
  3. prey
  4. objectives
  5. intentions
  6. ambitions
  7. intents
  8. ideas
Noun
  • Last month, the Onion gleefully revealed its winning bid for Infowars, which was sued into bankruptcy (as was Jones) after the families of victims in the Sandy Hook mass shooting in Connecticut won a judgment in 2022 against Jones in a defamation suit.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Police found the two victims dead at the crash site upon arrival.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of victims
Noun
  • Even if their attorneys represent views, the attorneys’ goals are to win the litigation or reach a favorable settlement (one that would pay the attorneys quite well through attorneys’ fees).
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The 100% by 2035 figure is in fact a mandate, but the percentage goals between now and then are a bit more complicated.
    Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of goals
Noun
  • Once in place, researchers could visualize and observe which motor neurons lit up during what activities, such as bobbing the illicium to attract prey.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The adaptations evolved by both species pointed to a shift in the diet from terrestrial to aquatic prey.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of prey
Noun
  • Sustaining Legacy And Scaling Responsibly As a second-generation entrepreneur, one of my central objectives has been finding ways to uphold these values while adapting and growing in a changing market.
    Mustafa Gandhi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • 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.
    Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of objectives
Noun
  • Cockburn added that a tournament such as the World Cup could hold the power to bring about positive change, but only if the intentions are genuinely there to do so.
    Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • However, the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
    Steve Tengler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of intentions
Noun
  • The design itself appears to reflect the Met’s ambitions of globalizing its modern and contemporary art galleries, which have historically skewed American and European, as is the case at many major US institutions.
    Alex Greenberger for ARTNews, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Any tariffs would obviate much if not all of the cost savings achieved by manufacturing there, presenting another challenge for Newsom and his EV ambitions.
    Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of ambitions
Noun
  • There is a third method, hybrid, but for all intents and purposes, business owners are going to use the cash or the accrual method.
    Karla Dennis, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
  • For all intents and purposes this version of Getter 1 is very similar to the one from the original manga and anime from the 70s.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of intents
Noun
  • This trend underscores the appeal of social commerce for consumers eager to shop directly from ideas on their favorite platforms, simplifying the holiday buying journey and creating a seamless, engaging experience.
    Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Begin with small, manageable changes that eventually add up, demonstrating to employees that your ideas are not only viable but beneficial.
    Mustafa Gandhi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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