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

It added that more people treated with ziltivekimab had serious infections, but that was consistent with aiming for IL-6 inhibition.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026

Jake Paul’s combat-sports company Most Valuable Promotions is merging with the Professional Fighters League, aiming to take on the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

While the case was largely managed by assistant U.S. attorney Caelainn Carney, according to court transcripts, Faruqui was aiming his frustration at her bosses, including senior prosecutor Jonathan R. Hornok, and the leadership at DOJ.

From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026

Now, the government is planning to increase the number of employees at the Immigration Services Agency by about 230 people, aiming to strengthen enforcement against foreigners illegally overstaying.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

“Mr. Jackson said I should get as many as I can, no max. But I’m aiming for at least a hundred.”

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez