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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
The Wisconsin Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
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Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
While this represents a decrease from previous estimates, the country continues to explore and develop its resources, aiming to enhance its position in the global market.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
The Claremont McKenna College Robert Day Sciences Center is aiming for LEED Gold (a green building standard) and, as mentioned, features a large solar panel array on its roof that contains 11,000 sq ft (1,021 sq m) of solar panels, providing around 342 MWh of energy annually.
—New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2025
The Free Press has confirmed the identities of nine victims of the attack at a Latter-day Saints church and compiled a list of fundraisers aiming to support the families.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The Maine Lottery offers several games for those aiming to win big.
—Jay Cannon, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Hughes and his partner, Mandy Lee, started their own pop-up in February and have been aiming to get their name out there.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Private investors are also eyeing the space, aiming to replicate peers in the Gulf.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Three years later, Sever is a 230-pound stalwart on the Tommies’ defense, aiming to end his collegiate career with a bang.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
While this represents a decrease from previous estimates, the country continues to explore and develop its resources, aiming to enhance its position in the global market.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
The Claremont McKenna College Robert Day Sciences Center is aiming for LEED Gold (a green building standard) and, as mentioned, features a large solar panel array on its roof that contains 11,000 sq ft (1,021 sq m) of solar panels, providing around 342 MWh of energy annually.
—New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2025
The Free Press has confirmed the identities of nine victims of the attack at a Latter-day Saints church and compiled a list of fundraisers aiming to support the families.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The Maine Lottery offers several games for those aiming to win big.
—Jay Cannon, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Hughes and his partner, Mandy Lee, started their own pop-up in February and have been aiming to get their name out there.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Private investors are also eyeing the space, aiming to replicate peers in the Gulf.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Three years later, Sever is a 230-pound stalwart on the Tommies’ defense, aiming to end his collegiate career with a bang.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aiming
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Mriya, which was slated to fly over Venice carrying a hard drive with a database including information on all the participating artists, casting a fleeting shadow over the Giardini.—
Joanna Warsza,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Stars have to keep their casting a secret After stars learn they've been cast on Dancing with the Stars, they are required to keep the news a secret.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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City Manager Sheryl Long recently proposed expanding a city ordinance that would designate the city's transit centers as exclusively for those intending on taking public transportation.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Oct. 2025
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In March, the couple decided to retire and purchased a home in Arizona, intending to make that their primary residence instead.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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Government leaders and local experts on transit agree one-way streets, which were intended to make travel faster for commuters heading in and out of downtown, present safety concerns.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Oct. 2025
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That number was down to 39 percent heading into the Florida game and plummeted to 20 percent as of Saturday evening.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Fast food chain Cookout is planning to open at least 19 new restaurants.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Anyone planning to bring an exotic animal into Kentucky is required to have transportation permit.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The city’s mayor, Brandon Johnson, signed an order directing Chicago law enforcement and officials not to cooperate with federal agents and established an initiative intended to protect residents’ rights.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
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Kapenga had been hitting the gavel and directing Carpenter to make his questions relevant to the bill.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Bluemercury declined to share specific plans for 2026, but said the company will continue focusing on expanding.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Instead of focusing on the weeds, put your efforts toward improving the overall health of your lawn.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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What are Louisville and Kentucky leaders trying to achieve with all the road work downtown?—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Oct. 2025
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Reliever Luke Weaver melted down again, and then seemed lost trying to explain it postgame.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Here’s what passengers setting sail in the coming weeks should know.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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As the first Black and Asian woman to serve as an NFL team president, Morgan is excited to continue the Raiders’ history of breaking the mold and setting new precedents.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Aiming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aiming. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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