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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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Three-time major champion Jordan Spieth - aiming to finally end a nine-year wait to complete the career Grand Slam - is alongside McIlroy at one over.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Rousey wants to set a new record for the most viewed MMA fight of all time, aiming for nine million-plus viewers.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

South Korea, home to Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, aims to triple spending on AI this year, aiming to join the United States and China as one of the top three powers in the sector.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

SpaceX is planning to go public June 12, aiming to raise as much as $80 billion or more.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

I turn to find Rufus aiming his phone’s camera at me.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera