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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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as in taunts
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Noun
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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 -
Nurses and doctors are especially vulnerable, with reports showing that 91% of emergency doctors and 25% of nurses have been victims of workplace violence.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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This should have been obvious all along, but that combination of goals will prove to be fundamentally unworkable.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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With 11 goals and three assists across 23 appearances in all competitions, Diaz is thriving up front under Arne Slot and was the star player in a stunning 6-3 victory at Tottenham Hotspur.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Lures are used to catch fish in lakes, rivers and streams by mimicking natural prey.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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An After-Mating Meal All octopuses are venomous, with the majority of these cephalopods using their venom to fend off their predators or to immobilize their prey.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
12 Mar. 2025
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This ensures that electronic invoicing processes meet both the common framework's objectives and the localized requirements of individual countries and industries.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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This involves leveraging advanced technologies like AI to support strategic initiatives, scenario planning and sustainability objectives.—
Ashok Viswanathan,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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However, charismatic killers like Bundy complicate this narrative by blending into society, using their charm and performative social skills as a tool to manipulate others and mask their true intentions.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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These points being made, how can businesses translate good intentions to playing pivotal roles in the effort to increase digital equity?—
Sumeet Grover,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Representative Mike Lawler of New York, who has hinted at ambitions for a governor bid in 2026, according to the New York Post, will need to walk a fine line between appeasing his party and not upsetting potential voters in his home state, which could put him at odds with Republicans.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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By last summer, those ambitions had waned.—
Joshua Kaplan,
ProPublica,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
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Adams reacted quickly and made Fernandes rethink his ideas.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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By focusing on testing a few small ideas and being flexible enough to adjust when necessary, companies can achieve strong results.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Targets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/targets. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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