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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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International Business Machines and Red Hat have committed $5 billion to establish a new model for open-source software, aiming to secure software supply chains for enterprises.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

O'Neill will be aiming to bounce back with his young squad after their play-off defeat by Italy ended their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

From BBC • May 27, 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

The Luce, Ferrari’s first five-seater, faced social media criticism for its design, despite the company aiming for 20% EV lineup by 2030.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Now I carefully pulled it back as far as I could, aiming directly at those big doggy nostrils.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney