aims

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goal n.
point or direct at a goal v.

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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aims

IonQ’s quantum hardware and software aims to solve problems too difficult for traditional computers across a range of industries, from drug discovery to national defense.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

The archive also keeps costumes made using the Globe's "original practices" approach, which aims to recreate how plays were staged in Shakespeare's time.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

Winner of the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, still among the most prestigious prizes any movie can claim, “Fjord” aims for both a quiet, subtle power and the directness of a sledgehammer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

Diana’s brother aims to correct the record on the slights and grievances he feels he has suffered over the years.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

He aims it at me and takes a picture.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty