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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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Huawei Technologies developed a workaround to produce chips on par with leading global companies by 2031, aiming to overcome U.S. tech barriers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

The Wall Street Journal reported that the company is aiming to go public as soon as September.

From MarketWatch • May 24, 2026

I’m also aiming to be open-minded these days, because it’s just not true anymore that the tech isn’t impressive.

From Slate • May 24, 2026

The 37-year-old Dutchman is aiming to pull off arguably the biggest upset in the sport's history.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

She put her pack on the floor and lifted the camera, aiming it at the room.

From "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980" by Lauren Tarshis