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
Simmons uses his inside right hand to punch, aiming for the V of the defender’s neck while keeping his outside left hand firm to gauge where the rusher is looking to go.
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Pj Green
may 23, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
But a pandemic-era program is helping to keep it afloat as inflation worsens, while also aiming to create a new generation of seafood lovers.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 23 May 2026
The stakes are high for SpaceX, as the company is about to launch on the stock market, aiming for the highest initial public offering that Wall Street has ever seen, per the BBC.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 22 May 2026
The fully reusable spacecraft is designed to carry both crew and cargo, with SpaceX aiming to eventually use it for missions to the moon and Mars.
—Asia Alexander, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
In the video, someone is seen wearing a mask and holding up the possible flamethrower and aiming it overhead with flames spewing into the air.
—Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
The carmaker is aiming to have positive free cash flow by next year.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 22 May 2026
Overall, experts recommend aiming for consistency over intensity, as well as gradual progress and variety.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 22 May 2026
The team is aiming for a January 2027 start.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 May 2026
Pj Green
may 23, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
But a pandemic-era program is helping to keep it afloat as inflation worsens, while also aiming to create a new generation of seafood lovers.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 23 May 2026
The stakes are high for SpaceX, as the company is about to launch on the stock market, aiming for the highest initial public offering that Wall Street has ever seen, per the BBC.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 22 May 2026
The fully reusable spacecraft is designed to carry both crew and cargo, with SpaceX aiming to eventually use it for missions to the moon and Mars.
—Asia Alexander, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
In the video, someone is seen wearing a mask and holding up the possible flamethrower and aiming it overhead with flames spewing into the air.
—Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
The carmaker is aiming to have positive free cash flow by next year.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 22 May 2026
Overall, experts recommend aiming for consistency over intensity, as well as gradual progress and variety.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 22 May 2026
The team is aiming for a January 2027 start.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aiming
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On Tuesday evening, on the steps of the Capitol, House members made their way down the stairs after casting their votes, some alone, others flanked by staff or trailed by a Hill reporter.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Reeves, 60, continued his tradition of announcing casting in his screen projects by sharing GIFs on his X account on Thursday, May 14.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Many Democrats, spooked by the prospect of their party being frozen out in June’s top-two primary, have been clinging to their ballots, intending to vote at the last moment for whichever Democrat appears likeliest to finish first.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Prosecutors were intending to keep Wright behind bars until his trial but withdrew their request during the hearing.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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The Jupiter softball team is heading to the state final four as the host Warriors cruised past Centennial 15-0 in three innings in a 7A regional final on Thursday night.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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The stalemate that existed has been broken, and the Republicans now seem likely to obtain a meaningful edge heading into the midterms.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Many four-year colleges have been planning for such a transition for years.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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Too bad then that the man holding a debt over his head (Jonathan Coyne) is actually planning on offing him in his last match.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The council voted to continue the item to a June meeting, directing staff to return with conditions addressing those concerns baked into any loan agreement.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2026
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This technique expedites growth, produces larger fruit, and leads to earlier harvests by directing the plant's energy to the main vine and developing cucumbers rather than unnecessary foliage.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
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Now, the space agency is focusing on the next big step for its Artemis program—proving the viability of the technologies that will land astronauts back on the Moon.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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Officials are focusing on protecting the environment, as crews have teams measuring the extent of the flows and working with collaborating agencies, Katon said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
Verb
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This street is very busy because of the university and people trying to escape traffic on the corniche road.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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The Iranian judiciary's Mizan news agency confirmed that Mohammad Rashid Mazaheri was under arrest but said he was detained after trying to cross the border illegally.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
Verb
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His heroics in the comeback victory — which also included a record-setting performance from the bullpen — were a high point in his offensive turnaround the last two weeks.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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The people who stand to gain the most from this record-setting refresh rate are high-level competitors with PCs that can push extremely high frame rates, for whom shaving down the smallest fractions of latency can make a real difference.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Aiming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aiming. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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