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
The Colorado Avalanche hit the road against the Edmonton Oilers aiming to prolong a six-game road winning streak.
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ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
The Bears would contribute $2 billion, with the state aiming to spend about $1 billion, to be repaid through an admissions tax and other local taxes.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Staff Reports, The Providence Journal, 11 Apr. 2026
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is aiming to persuade Chinese companies to share more tech know-how with their Spanish partners on a trip to Beijing next week, according to people familiar with the preparations.
—Daniel Basteiro, Bloomberg, 10 Apr. 2026
Where Democrats stand Democrats, meanwhile, are aiming to foil the funding push and put Republicans' position on the war repeatedly on the record in an election year.
—Claudia Grisales, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
The Oklahoma Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Staff, Oklahoman, 10 Apr. 2026
With the Great Tang, BYD is aiming to capture a meaningful share of this fast-growing segment by combining long-range electrification, advanced chassis technologies, and a diverse mix of powertrain options.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
The space agency is aiming for a moon landing by two astronauts near the lunar south pole in 2028.
—Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
The Bears would contribute $2 billion, with the state aiming to spend about $1 billion, to be repaid through an admissions tax and other local taxes.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Staff Reports, The Providence Journal, 11 Apr. 2026
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is aiming to persuade Chinese companies to share more tech know-how with their Spanish partners on a trip to Beijing next week, according to people familiar with the preparations.
—Daniel Basteiro, Bloomberg, 10 Apr. 2026
Where Democrats stand Democrats, meanwhile, are aiming to foil the funding push and put Republicans' position on the war repeatedly on the record in an election year.
—Claudia Grisales, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
The Oklahoma Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Staff, Oklahoman, 10 Apr. 2026
With the Great Tang, BYD is aiming to capture a meaningful share of this fast-growing segment by combining long-range electrification, advanced chassis technologies, and a diverse mix of powertrain options.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
The space agency is aiming for a moon landing by two astronauts near the lunar south pole in 2028.
—Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aiming
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Tucker picked up the heavy-duty custom bait-casting rod and put his 90-pound body to work battling the deep cat.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2026
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Does this mean that you guys will finally be casting the role of Roman next season?—
Max Gao,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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Tucker and her then-boyfriend, Daniel Ryan Garrett, broke into Dean’s apartment intending to steal motorcycle parts.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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On July 16, 1999, Kennedy sat in the pilot’s seat of his single-engine plane, intending to drop off sister-in-law Lauren in Martha's Vineyard before continuing to Hyannis Port with his wife for cousin Rory Kennedy's wedding.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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Let’s start by heading to the classroom for just a minute.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
9 Apr. 2026
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Those newcomers, along with a few returning backups in Connor Meadows, Camp Lott and Owen Spell, give the Knights their core group heading into the 2026 season.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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One of the men accused of planning a mass shooting at a Pontiac, Michigan, high school graduation last June learned his fate in court on Tuesday.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Lively seems to be planning a dragon attack, as referenced in her lengthy statement released after Baldoni's recent court win.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Francis Lawrence returns to helm the new movie after directing the four original Hunger Games and 2023 prequel The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Once a creditor clears the legal prerequisites, nothing prevents them from simultaneously directing a writ to your employer to garnish your wages and a separate writ to your bank to freeze the cash in your account.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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From community trust to public safety, law enforcement leaders in Detroit are focusing on what comes next for policing.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Adding Blood Pressure Lowering Foods to Your Diet Add blood pressure-supporting foods slowly and intentionally to your diet, focusing on one meal or snack at a time, suggested Routhenstein.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
10 Apr. 2026
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With high-scoring teammate Leon Draisaitl possibly returning from injury for the start of the postseason, the Oilers are trying to get back into top form in time to make another deep run.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Administration officials labeled Good and Pretti domestic terrorists and said Good, who was also behind the wheel of her car when shot, was trying to run officers over.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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After creator Sam Levinson chimed in on the Euphoria composer’s exit, Labrinth is setting the record straight once again.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
11 Apr. 2026
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However, each insurance company may consider your personal information, including your age and destination, differently when setting rates.—
Liz Knueven,Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Aiming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aiming. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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