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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
Martinez was aiming to become the eighth Coloradoan since 2014 to win titles in four different weight classes, having taken the 130-pound crown in ’23; the 135-pound title in ’24; and the 140-pound championship last year.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 22 Feb. 2026
Several players are aiming to deliver production-ready prototypes between 2026 and 2027.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
The program combines research, advocacy and direct outreach, aiming to better understand cancer patterns among firefighters and turn those findings into practical safety changes.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
Levin on Monday discussed the fourth email the outlet received, this one aiming to swap cryptocurrency for information the sender claimed to have on the suspect.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
The government used the opportunity to tout India’s potential as an AI hub saying the country was aiming to attract $200 billion in AI investment over the next two years.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2026
The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Staff Reports, The Providence Journal, 21 Feb. 2026
At a program unaccustomed to recent success, which has two winning seasons in its 20 years as a Division I program, second-year Coach John Shulman has the Bears aiming higher that regular-season accolades.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
The Hoosier Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 14 Feb. 2026
Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 22 Feb. 2026
Several players are aiming to deliver production-ready prototypes between 2026 and 2027.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
The program combines research, advocacy and direct outreach, aiming to better understand cancer patterns among firefighters and turn those findings into practical safety changes.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
Levin on Monday discussed the fourth email the outlet received, this one aiming to swap cryptocurrency for information the sender claimed to have on the suspect.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
The government used the opportunity to tout India’s potential as an AI hub saying the country was aiming to attract $200 billion in AI investment over the next two years.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2026
The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Staff Reports, The Providence Journal, 21 Feb. 2026
At a program unaccustomed to recent success, which has two winning seasons in its 20 years as a Division I program, second-year Coach John Shulman has the Bears aiming higher that regular-season accolades.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
The Hoosier Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aiming
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But in the opening minutes of his first stop at a local restaurant, the president raised debunked claims of voter fraud, talked up his plan to require voters to show identification before casting ballots, and discussed the recent FBI raid of election offices in the state’s most populous county.—
Jeff Amy,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Commissioners voted 3-1 to remove Sanchez de Fuentes, with Angela Eady casting the sole dissenting vote and Commissioner Jannette Martinez absent.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2026
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Athlete Spotlight Vladyslav Heraskevych, the Ukrainian skeleton pilot, arrived at the Olympics intending to compete with a helmet that sparked lots of conversation.—
The Sports Desk,
NBC news,
12 Feb. 2026
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Without intending, even as the Vietnam War lingered on and the national mood was grim, halftime became classic Americana, a telling mixture of self-parody and pride.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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And while their place in the NCAA tournament is presumably safe heading into that final stretch, where the Trojans are seeded could swing significantly with a few quality wins.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Tara Lipinski, the 1998 Olympic gold medalist and NBC Olympics figure skating analyst, says Alysa Liu, who is in third place heading into the free skate behind Japan’s Ami Nakai and Kaori Sakamoto, has a path to a gold medal.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
19 Feb. 2026
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Over the next few years, Connecticut Water is planning 26 projects around the state targeting PFAS filtration to meet the new EPA regulations by the 2029 deadline.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2026
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Be sure to check out our guide to checking the safety of eclipse glasses, along with our top 10 tips for planning your 2026 solar eclipse trip.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Zach is producing and directing and editing and writing and doing all of the things, and that’s been really neat to watch.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The indelible flaming image ended up on the film’s original poster, yet it was borne out of a scrappy indie sensibility from writing and directing duo Kevin and Matthew McManus.—
William Earl,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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Laura Trujillo is a national columnist focusing on health and wellness.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Dip a cloth into the solution and wipe the air fryer’s interior, basket, and tray, focusing on greasy residue.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Coach Rick Hirtensteiner said Young dealt with the pressure by just trying to have fun, and Sheffer, playing with his younger brother, Ryan, a starting shortstop, appeared to do just that Wednesday.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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At the forefront of having our backs through this whole process and trying to do the right thing was Bruce and Matt.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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If not for Rice setting the foundation, the 6-foot-7 Betts wouldn’t have transferred from Stanford to become an All-American and raise the ceiling.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The hearing was not a long one and primarily consisted of setting dates for future hearings ahead of her murder trial scheduled for July.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Aiming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aiming. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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