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as in victim
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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as in joke
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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as in goal
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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as in to taunt
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Recent Examples of target
George Deeb, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The primary targets for ship-within-a-ship complexes are guests seeking exclusivity and privacy, without sacrificing the amenities offered by big ships.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
The insurgents frequently target security forces, government installations and civilians in the province and elsewhere in the country.
—Abdul Sattar, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
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Noun
That could have included a certain population size within three miles, a certain demographic target nearby, a maximum of 2,500 square feet on a single floor, located on a busy intersection, with a minimum number of locations per market, etc.
—George Deeb, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The primary targets for ship-within-a-ship complexes are guests seeking exclusivity and privacy, without sacrificing the amenities offered by big ships.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
Verb
The owner of a large plant distributor and nursery company, who asked not to be identified for fear that ICE would target the business, said Operation Midway Blitz led to fewer landscaping jobs and declining store traffic.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
The insurgents frequently target security forces, government installations and civilians in the province and elsewhere in the country.
—Abdul Sattar, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for target
Noun
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Newsom’s office said Thursday that the state is providing assistance to victims, family members and witnesses of the mosque shooting.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The bodies of two people were found earlier this week, before crews recovered the remains of another six victims on Thursday, May 28, Longview fire chief Brad Hannig said in a press conference later that day.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Deborah and Ava have never been closer — and that’s when the jokes start flying.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
29 May 2026
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And because Bargatze is usually the butt of his own jokes, his mix of aw-shucks relatability and self-deprecation goes down nice and easy.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
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Their goal is to preserve the intimate essence of Cap Rocat for its guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Best of luck accomplishing your goals today, and, of course, do keep in touch.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Historians say the original Liberty Pole was erected as British forces withdrew from New York following their defeat in the Revolutionary War, a symbolic act meant to assert American independence and taunt departing troops.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Afroman published songs and music videos taunting the deputies.—
Andrew Graham
May 28,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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Birds can change the shape of their wings almost instantaneously, spreading out to create drag and lift and perform sudden turns or hover above prey like a kestrel, or folding up so the peregrine falcon can stoop on prey at 240 mph.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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As their prey became larger, these animals upped the ante by making their primary weapon bigger and more powerful, draining resources away from arms and claws.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
25 May 2026
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Predicting the future is a fool’s game.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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But don't let his calm demeanor fool you.—
Joelle Goldstein,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Our aim now is to get this club back into the Premier League.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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In the early 2000s, as home and mobile datafication provided computing and ICT capacity beyond specialized industrial applications, tech companies took aim at expanding their power through a wealth of networks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Pratt alleged that volunteers have been bullied, harassed, and have been trying to get Bass’s attention.—
Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2026
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In a press release last September, the DOJ announced that a 68-year-old Santa Monica man, Gregory John Curcio, was charged with doxing and harassing an ICE lawyer.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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“Target.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/target. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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