targets 1 of 2

plural of target

targets

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of target

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for targets
Noun
  • Relatives of most, but not all the victims, denounced Biden’s Christmas week decision to spare the killers.
    Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Then, when the victims had the money, a person posing as a bail bondsman picked it up, according to federal authorities.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Like judging a player only from goals.
    Sarah Shephard, 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
Noun
  • The research team used advanced 3D imaging technology to find the ancient ant had many features similar to modern dirt ants, including distinctive mandibles with 12 triangular teeth for catching prey.
    Doc Louallen, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Their larvae live in small holes in the turf and wait for their prey to walk by.
    Kevin Gepford, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Regime change in Kyiv was one of Putin's original objectives for invading.
    Dave Lawler, Axios, 4 Mar. 2025
  • One way is by implementing OKRs (objectives and key results) to track progress and keep teams accountable.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Not all of her new pals had the purest of intentions, though.
    Karen Chernick, ARTnews.com, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Concerned about Russia’s intentions, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk wants to introduce large-scale military training for every man and double the size of Poland’s army to about 500,000 soldiers.
    Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • Forge valuable connections and exchange investment ideas.
    John Melloy, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Targets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/targets. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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