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
Alcaraz is aiming to be the youngest ever to win titles at all four Grand Slams.
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Arkansas Online, 1 Feb. 2026
The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Staff Reports, The Providence Journal, 31 Jan. 2026
Should the referendum question be approved, Zediker said the district is aiming for construction to start in the coming fall, with the goal of students starting classes at the new elementary and middle schools in the fall of 2028.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
The Hoosier Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 31 Jan. 2026
After waving my hair with a 1-inch curling wand, Toth sprayed my strands (from the top, aiming downward) with the Shu Uemura Moya Hold Finishing Hair Spray to keep them smooth.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 31 Jan. 2026
Mike White aiming for consistency After leading Florida to the NCAA Tournament four times in seven years, including an Elite Eight appearance in 2017, head coach Mike White has struggled to find the same consistency with Georgia.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Melania is currently aiming to make $3 to $5 million in box-office returns on opening weekend, per Variety.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
The Michigan Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Detroit Free Press Staff, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Arkansas Online, 1 Feb. 2026
The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Staff Reports, The Providence Journal, 31 Jan. 2026
Should the referendum question be approved, Zediker said the district is aiming for construction to start in the coming fall, with the goal of students starting classes at the new elementary and middle schools in the fall of 2028.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
The Hoosier Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 31 Jan. 2026
After waving my hair with a 1-inch curling wand, Toth sprayed my strands (from the top, aiming downward) with the Shu Uemura Moya Hold Finishing Hair Spray to keep them smooth.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 31 Jan. 2026
Mike White aiming for consistency After leading Florida to the NCAA Tournament four times in seven years, including an Elite Eight appearance in 2017, head coach Mike White has struggled to find the same consistency with Georgia.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Melania is currently aiming to make $3 to $5 million in box-office returns on opening weekend, per Variety.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
The Michigan Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Detroit Free Press Staff, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aiming
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WiiM’s products used to support the casting standard for iPhones and Mac, but no more.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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And, after months of casting rumors swirling on social media, Mendes finally revealed in 2025 who would portray the Fab Four.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce owns the intellectual property rights to the image of the Hollywood® Sign, so that anyone intending to use and/or access the Hollywood® Sign for commercial purposes must obtain a license or permission from the Hollywood Chamber to do so.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Deer-ly beloved On a now typical frosty evening late last week, Beth Brecher was about to walk out of her back door onto Central Park intending to feed the birds.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Wearng a red plaid overshirt for the occasion, Pax was spotted chatting to the men behind the drama, which stars Adrian Grenier, before heading to a party at the Park City, Utah, festival.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Fans began heading for the exits, and Mazzulla pulled his regulars, sending in Williams and wing Josh Minott.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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Volunteering For One High-Visibility Initiative When the year begins, many teams are planning major initiatives, strategic meetings or kickoffs for important projects.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Several New Jersey school districts are planning to welcome students back on Tuesday, but some places, like Jersey City, have been forced to cancel classes for a second day due to the clean-up after the snowstorm proving to be a daunting task.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The city’s Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday signed an executive order directing city police to investigate and document alleged misconduct by federal immigration officers with an eye toward prosecution.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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Beginning Sunday, airports will have videos and signage with QR codes directing travelers to the ConfirmID website.—
Isabel Yip,
NBC news,
31 Jan. 2026
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Kevin Carter | Getty Images Shrinking sales For more than a decade, consumers have been buying fewer groceries from the inner aisles of the grocery store, instead focusing on the outer aisles with fresh produce and protein.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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Unlike many of the new sushi bars that have come to Austin in recent years — Craft Omakase, Endo, Tare, Sushi by Scratch, Tsuke Edomae — Kinsho will offer an a la carte menu instead of solely focusing on omakase dinners.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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Under New York law, the district attorney's office could be barred from trying Mangione on state murder charges if his federal trial happens first.—
MICHAEL R. SISAK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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The three cops who showed up weaved through the crowd trying to find the somebody who made the phone call.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Senate passed a package funding huge chunks of the federal government through September but setting a two-week stopwatch on the expiration of Homeland Security funding.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The warmth and natural beauty of the Sunshine State drew Northerners seeking seasonal escapes and setting the table for Central Florida’s tourism industry to bloom.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Aiming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aiming. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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