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aim

[eym] / eɪm /
NOUN
goal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ambition aspiration desire direction intent intention objective plan purpose target wish
STRONG
course desideratum design end mark object scheme
WEAK
where one is heading
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dislike hate hatred
WEAK
aimlessness avoidance neglect purposelessness thoughtlessness
VERB
point or direct at a goal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
address design direct focus intend mean plan propose target try want
STRONG
angle aspire attempt cast concentrate contemplate covet endeavor essay fix level purpose sight slant steer strive train wish
WEAK
set one's sights on zero in on zoom in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignore neglect
STRONG
be idle forget look away

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"Aim for nothing more and nothing less," Feuz said.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

Aim for dishes that still taste perfectly fine when eaten lukewarm, that don’t seize up or congeal the moment they cool.

From Salon • Jan. 19, 2026

Appeared in the October 14, 2025, print edition as 'California Takes Aim At Deals in Healthcare'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 13, 2025

Aim for an even distribution of weight on the rack.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2024

Aim the flare gun at it and run like hell.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

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