targets

NOUN

aim, goal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

destination mark object objective point purpose spot

STRONG

ambition bull's-eye duty end function intention use

WEAK

ground zero

NOUN

person as object of ridicule

Synonyms

STRONGEST

mark victim

STRONG

butt byword game pigeon prey quarry scapegoat scorn sport

WEAK

sitting duck

Example Sentences

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Carl Emmerson, a partner at consultancy London Economics, noted the government already has ambitious efficiency targets baked into its 2025 Spending Review settlements with individual departments, which set their budgets over the coming years.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Ipsen said it would pay 200 million euros initially and make deferred payments subject to certain development, regulatory approval and sales-based targets that could take the total price above 700 million euros.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Then participants draw their individual targets on paper with colored markers that Fadel provides.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Analysts at Citizens and Roth Capital raised their price targets for Rocket Lab stock to $130 following the announcement.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

I’ve always had a special talent for throwing stuff at targets.

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman