aiming

present participle of aim

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of aiming Reconciliation is as natural as conflict — but pacifism, or being completely unwilling to defend yourself, while aiming for peace as an end, provides no means of getting there. Big Think, 18 Oct. 2025 The network encompasses the nonprofits Indivisible Project and Indivisible Civics, which organize protests and trainings, and Indivisible Action, a separate political action committee aiming to elect progressive candidates. Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025 The collection is aiming to deliver timeless, enduring styles for the modern wardrobe, according to both brands. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025 This comes after Trump signed an executive order in February aiming to reduce the cost of IVF, a medical procedure that helps people facing infertility have children. Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025 Wilderness therapy often involves backpacking, camping and other outdoor experiences, aiming to foster self-discovery. Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Oct. 2025 First announced last winter, Mia’s is aiming for a late October debut. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025 Live Translation, in aiming to fix all that messiness in an algorithm streamed through Bluetooth earbuds, is not opening human communication up so much as flattening it. Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025 Carolina is aiming for its first winning record through seven games since 2019, but can’t afford overconfidence, with winless NYJ a desperate, tempting home ‘dog. Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aiming
Verb
  • The veteran host has been candid about his firing, citing his opposition to casting political figures like Sean Spicer.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
  • On social media, Tan was pugilistic to the point of belligerence, casting his political enemies as corrupt malefactors responsible for the despoliation of his beloved city.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • His father took them to Las Vegas, intending not just to break the cycle of poverty but for the family to assimilate.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Duane swung the rifle around to his right hand, fully intending to fire a warning shot.
    Marguerite Reiss, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • After losing to the Carolina Panthers last week by a final score of 30-27, the Cowboys hold a 2-3-1 record heading into the NFC East rivalry showdown.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Center spot may be fluid Besides the health of Ball and Miller, the other question mark the Hornets faced heading into training camp at The Citadel focused on the center position.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Before a lunar landing mission is attempted, NASA is planning to launch four astronauts on its Artemis II mission in 2026 on a 10-day mission circling the moon.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Until a few months ago, rumors suggested that Samsung was planning to replace the Plus variant in the S26 lineup with the Edge.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • No one has taken responsibility for directing Medicaid contractor Centene to give $10 million of a $67 million legal settlement to the Hope Florida Foundation and routing the money to nonprofits, which gave nearly all of it to a political committee.
    Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Trump signed an executive order directing the Pentagon to ensure active-duty military personnel are paid despite the federal government shutdown.
    Terry Moseley, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • After Australia, Lil Jon may be focusing more on road trips instead of long-haul flights.
    Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Milwaukee specialized in putting runs on the board in the regular season, advancing several baserunners through patient approaches at the plate, while also focusing on making contact.
    Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Israel’s foreign minister has accused Hamas of trying to use the hostages’ bodies as leverage.
    Ibrahim Dahman, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
  • On the yacht, and in the camera’s gaze, all are equal, and all are having their moment, just trying to get through another day.
    Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Dig a trench that is about 12 inches deep and loosen the soil, setting it to the side.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Rodsky said setting boundaries around caregiving with a partner is part of building a partnership at home that minimizes the chance of burnout.
    Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 Oct. 2025

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“Aiming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aiming. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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