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
Topping has unveiled the DX1 II, an affordable DAC and headphone amplifier aiming to bring warm, detailed hi-fi sound to digital music for under $150.
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Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The president signed his directive aiming to restrict birthright citizenship on his first day back in the White House as part of a sweeping crackdown on immigration.
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Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Nagelsmann had raised expectations by saying Germany was aiming to win the title.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
Enola fearlessly climbs to the top of the carriage while wearing her white wedding dress, aiming a shotgun at the menacing figure.
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Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
Those aiming to spend their time visiting the cultural sites in Tsim Sha Tsui, Central, or the outlying islands might find the neighborhood (or lack thereof) overly commercial.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
That’s why the memorial tournament will focus on those, while also aiming to be more inclusive than many top-level events.
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Maveah Griffith,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
During the rally in sweltering heat, Vucic told his backers, many bused in from across the country, that students and anti-government protesters were aiming to destroy the country, and accused them of colluding with unnamed foreign powers, charges the protesters deny.
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Reuters,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
There was a wealth of content on show aiming to prove that, despite numerous challenges, the genre remains towering.
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Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The president signed his directive aiming to restrict birthright citizenship on his first day back in the White House as part of a sweeping crackdown on immigration.
—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Nagelsmann had raised expectations by saying Germany was aiming to win the title.
—
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Enola fearlessly climbs to the top of the carriage while wearing her white wedding dress, aiming a shotgun at the menacing figure.
—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
Those aiming to spend their time visiting the cultural sites in Tsim Sha Tsui, Central, or the outlying islands might find the neighborhood (or lack thereof) overly commercial.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
That’s why the memorial tournament will focus on those, while also aiming to be more inclusive than many top-level events.
—
Maveah Griffith,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
During the rally in sweltering heat, Vucic told his backers, many bused in from across the country, that students and anti-government protesters were aiming to destroy the country, and accused them of colluding with unnamed foreign powers, charges the protesters deny.
—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
There was a wealth of content on show aiming to prove that, despite numerous challenges, the genre remains towering.
—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aiming
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Throughout the speech, the socialist mayor argued that the United States has been defined by generations of immigrants and other groups overcoming oppression while casting today’s political and economic leaders as forces working against that legacy.
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The original soundtrack is by Bill Ryder Jones and casting by Ollie Gilbert & Katy Covell.
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Joumaa, a Lebanese journalist, first met Khalil intending to do a story on her.
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For those intending to bring a touch of softness and polish to a room, this mohair pillow brings a tactile quality.
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The economic fallout of the Iran conflict is having major implications heading into a midterm election in which control of Congress is at stake.
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Several large merchant ships used the southern route on Sunday heading for ports in the Gulf, according to ship tracking service Marine Traffic.
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Andrea Davis, president and CEO of The Resiliency Initiative, has spent 25 years planning emergency response and crisis management for organizations including Disney, Walmart, the FIFA World Cup and Times Square's New Year's Eve celebration.
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When planning for retirement, asset allocation, withdrawal strategies, and tax-efficient investing is typically top of mind.
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She is joined by Indonesian director Yosep Anggi Noen as directing mentor and cinematographer Park Junghun as cinematography mentor.
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On Friday, Putin visited the Russian military headquarters directing the action in Ukraine to receive a report on the capture of the city of Kostyantynivka after weeks of intense street battles.
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Brownell is trying Lynkuet, a non-hormonal drug to help with hot flashes and night sweats.
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Brennan, though, throws the first wrench into the works by instead trying to establish his credibility.
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Airlines are increasingly focusing on premium passengers, which could lead to higher airfares for all travelers.
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Phil Weiser Tom Cooper/Getty Images for SeriesFest For much of the busy primary election, Bennet was seen as a frontrunner, running on his record as a moderate senator and focusing his campaign on affordability.
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But gooey emotions are still not going to stop Navy vet Everett from going action-hero, as seen in the finale trailer.
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For instance, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been politically weakened by the Iran war’s major objectives going unfulfilled.
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“Aiming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aiming. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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