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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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O’Donnell tailored early versions of Canary to recreate parts of his past workflow, aiming to appeal to short sellers, his specialty at Tiger.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

IBM plans to invest over $10 billion in quantum research and manufacturing over five years, aiming for a fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2029.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

The government says it is aiming for "zero tolerance" of waste crime.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

What’s wild is that a league that brings together the world’s best shooters keeps missing so badly on draft reform — unless it’s actually their feet that they’re aiming at.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

I dipped a scrap of fabric into the awful-looking mess, then squeezed out droplets, aiming for Quinby’s mouth.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate