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aiming

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

Example Sentences

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Aiming to capitalize on the enthusiasm, a handful of companies went public in early 2026, while others are gearing up to make their trading debuts.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Aiming to tap the potential of AI, 96% of software engineering organizations surveyed by market research and IT consulting firm Gartner offer the use of AI tools to their developers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Aiming to win their first Six Nations title for six years, England go into the competition on a run of 11 wins and their first unbeaten four-Test autumn in nearly a decade.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

Aiming to eliminate a budget deficit that ballooned to more than $200 million, the private school has cut nearly 1,000 positions, or almost 4% of its workforce.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

Aiming the light in front of us, Lissa followed me downstairs.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn