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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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The government is aiming to cut emissions by an average of 57% over the next five years and by 69% by 2035, when compared with 1990 levels.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The union, which also represents workers at L.A.’s airport, hotels and other sports venues, is also aiming for the coming contract at SoFi Stadium to expire in the spring of 2028, right before the Olympics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

He said the team would be aiming to strike a "happy balance between what is needed to protect the fellside environment and meeting the needs of path users".

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The losses come as investors contemplate a coming IPO by Elon Musk's SpaceX, which is aiming to raise $75 billion in the biggest initial public offering ever.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Their paths wishboned, Otto aiming for the gap at the front fender of a big old frozen SUV, Sheed taking the gap at the back bumper.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles