Showing Results for "aiming"

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 U.K. has increased visa fees and salary thresholds for skilled workers, aiming to give priority to professionals who provide an immediate fiscal benefit to the state.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The initiative is on a tight schedule, aiming to have at least three test reactors running at U.S. national laboratories by the start of next month.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

If the private labs achieve just part of what they are aiming to build, we believe significant upside remains in many public stocks.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 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

He announces to everyone he’s aiming for the Department of Spies and Secrets.

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