AIMING Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

aiming

verb

present participle of aim

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 The company had been aiming for a 10-hour flight, spanning six full laps around Earth, to prove its readiness for NASA's Artemis moon program. — Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026 The Dodgers are aiming to become the first National League team to claim three straight championships. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 In the wake of the return-to-office mandate, a sustainable transportation fair on Wednesday is aiming to inform California state workers and other downtown Sacramento employees about commute options outside of driving. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Just days before, the TPLF publicly allied with other Ethiopian armed groups aiming to overthrow the federal government. — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 28 Sep. 2026 Shooting was done with a keystroke, with aiming limited to facing in the right direction. — Mark J. P. Wolf, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026 But backers are aiming for later in the year, perhaps as an attachment to year-end spending legislation. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026 IonQ is aiming to launch its Superion 256 in the second quarter of 2027. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026 According to reports in September 2025, CATL’s European general manager Matt Shen informed that the company had been aiming to start production in late 2025 or early 2026. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026

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Victorian Psycho survived casting shake-ups and a studio exit all to later land a Cannes premiere.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
Republicans have filed lawsuits in multiple states trying to prevent those voters, who typically support Democrats, from casting ballots.

— Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of casting

Verb

There is a lot to see that’s new besides fashion heading down the runways.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford in southwest England on September 27 after police received a report about three suspicious vans heading toward the air base.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of heading

Verb

As part of the wider anniversary push, Burberry is also planning an in-store activation in London.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
After the game, manager Hinch spoke about planning the special moment ahead of Verlander’s official retirement with the help of Upton.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of planning

Verb

The laser accelerated electrons through a gas, directing them into a solid target to create light bursts that generated muon pairs.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
From labor struggles and lynching to desegregation, Murray served as the ethical voice of reason, directing Roosevelt to use her immensely powerful position on behalf of righteous causes.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of directing

Verb

Right tackle Blake Frazier left the game in the third quarter, trying to keep weight off his right leg, and later returned to play.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
Trump already faces opposition to the Iran war among many in his own Republican Party, but trying to find a face-saving way to end it quickly could anger allies, too.

— Robin Wright, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of trying

Verb

The Musée de l’Orangerie is celebrating the centennial of Monet’s passing with an exhibit focusing on his art’s relation with time through about 40 paintings.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Those who enjoy focusing on wellness on vacation will be thrilled to learn about the property's brand-new padel court, complimentary bicycle rentals, and small gym, which is tucked into a cottage at the end of the pool deck.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of focusing

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