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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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The upgrade reflects Citi’s optimism about AMD’s graphics-processing unit sales, aiming to rival market leader Nvidia.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

The Thai company is also aiming to develop up to 2GW of data center projects in Thailand by 2035.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

CEO Philipp Navratil is streamlining Nestlé’s portfolio to focus on core areas like coffee and petcare, planning 16,000 job cuts, and aiming for 3% to 4% organic growth.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Apotex the night before priced the IPO at C$24 a share, the top end of the range it had been aiming for after increasing the number of shares being sold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

I fling my rope, aiming to lasso the tip of its nose.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu