field goal

NOUN

goal made in basketball

Synonyms

STRONGEST

basket

WEAK

bucket

Example Sentences

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UniSC Associate Professor of Physiology and study co-author Mia Schaumberg said the research arrives at a useful time, as many people focus on health and fitness goals at the start of a new year.

From Science Daily • Jun. 28, 2026

Have you used, or would you consider using, an AI-powered coach to help with your fitness goals?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

"I've no interest in doing it for golf. I just do it for myself, as a hobby, trying to beat my own fitness goals."

From BBC • Jul. 28, 2025

While it establishes federal standards to protect the privacy and security of individuals’ health information, it doesn’t cover apps that track users’ fitness goals, menstruation and mental health.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2025

There are plenty of more realistic — yet still epic — outdoor adventures around SoCal to focus your fitness goals on and set the bar high for 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2024