1
as in casting
to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal
the new accounting system is aimed at reducing costs
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as in intending
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
aimed to have his paper all done in time to go to the movies
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Recent Examples of aiming
Moyes moved to San Sebastian side Real Sociedad in November 2014, seven months after that unceremonious end to his time at Old Trafford, aiming to rebuild his reputation.
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Ukraine produced four million drones last year and is aiming for seven million this year.
—Trudy Rubin, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
China is reportedly aiming to put a data center in space by 2035; other global players including SpaceX and Google are pursuing similar projects.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
For years, the rover ascended a feature called Mount Sharp within the crater, aiming to reach clay-rich layers that orbiters circling the planet had spied.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Without knowing at the time if there would be an opportunity to trade back and pick up some more picks, the Cowboys went into the thought process aiming for a secure trade-back opportunity.
—Nick Harris
april 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
There's an effort in Brooklyn aiming to redefine masculinity, using vulnerability, therapy and brotherhood to reach young men of color through structured emotional support and creative expression.
—Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
When looking for his Danny, Carney was aiming for a certain level of real-life musical bona fides.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
The Colorado Avalanche hit the road against the Edmonton Oilers aiming to prolong a six-game road winning streak.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Ukraine produced four million drones last year and is aiming for seven million this year.
—Trudy Rubin, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
China is reportedly aiming to put a data center in space by 2035; other global players including SpaceX and Google are pursuing similar projects.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
For years, the rover ascended a feature called Mount Sharp within the crater, aiming to reach clay-rich layers that orbiters circling the planet had spied.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Without knowing at the time if there would be an opportunity to trade back and pick up some more picks, the Cowboys went into the thought process aiming for a secure trade-back opportunity.
—Nick Harris
april 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
There's an effort in Brooklyn aiming to redefine masculinity, using vulnerability, therapy and brotherhood to reach young men of color through structured emotional support and creative expression.
—Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
When looking for his Danny, Carney was aiming for a certain level of real-life musical bona fides.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
The Colorado Avalanche hit the road against the Edmonton Oilers aiming to prolong a six-game road winning streak.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aiming
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Other states have to confront the unprecedented possibility of revising maps even as voters are casting ballots or the legal process of declaring intent to run for office has concluded.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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PooCrave rose in the wake of PopCrave, a Twitter account that is practically legacy media at this point, which aggregates news and celebrity birthdays and casting announcements (not to be confused with PopBase … which is similar and different).—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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Police believe Lewis killed King intending to steal his Hyundai Sonata.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Essay The op-ed itself is a short essay intending to inform the public about an issue and to indicate some means for its resolution.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Timberwolves weren’t even favored to win the series heading into Game 6, let alone the game itself.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Sánchez, 30, was heading to work after the school drop-off when she was killed in the crosswalk on Gates Ave.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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An hour before Hitchcock's execution, Texas is planning to put James Broadnax to death for the 2008 double murder of two Christian music producers in the Dallas suburb of Garland.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Countries across the Gulf have arrested scores of people during the war, on charges ranging from posting images of wartime damage, to planning terrorist attacks with Iran.—
Dominic Dudley,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The agency did not directly address whether the transition could affect service continuity, instead directing questions about services to the county, which will take over many programs.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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This can be done by directing water into soil or gravel, and creating a slight slope or grade away from your home flat surfaces.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
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The top of the Giants’ order welcomed an addition of sorts, as outfielder Shamar Wilson, a Loras recruit, returned to the team after focusing on track as a junior.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The possibility of placing a bond on the ballot is far from a certainty — trustees did not discuss placing a bond on the November ballot in depth Thursday night, instead focusing on equity issues that could come up through the consolidation process.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Magic, meanwhile, played like a team trying to close out a series – close, competitive, but just a step behind in the details that matter most in the postseason.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Dodgers, relative to other organizations, are aggressive in trying to improve the team, spending money on key free agents even after winning back-to-back World Series championships.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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The more important developments were Honeywell agreeing to sell its Warehouse and Workflow Solutions unit and setting June 29 as the date to spin off its aerospace business into a separate company.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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With Hunter setting the tone in the trenches, Texas Tech reached the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Aiming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aiming. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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