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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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For Deng, whose daughter isn't aiming for a "name school" such as the elite Tsinghua or Peking University in the capital, doing away with the gaokao would be ideal.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 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

The administration is aiming for a robust study that will withstand legal criticism, the administration officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The support Poppie and Mackenzie received in Hertfordshire is something the government is aiming to ensure is available to all 80,000 children in care.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

He was aiming to pass well to the right of the group.

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl