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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It is aiming to secure the the Guinness World Record for the largest official fireworks show ever, surpassing the current record set in 2016 by a megachurch in the Philippines.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

The Canadian federal government and Alberta agreed to support a new crude-carrying pipeline to the Pacific coast, aiming for 1 million barrels daily.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

Liquidity matters even more for people aiming to retire at or near age 50.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

South Korea has pledged to triple spending on AI this year, aiming to join the United States and China as one of the world's top AI powers.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

He’s aiming a flaming ax toward the camera and his gray eyes are so intense it’s like he’s daring me to turn the page without reading first.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston