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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2
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
Teixeira is aiming to stand out in what will likely be a crowded GOP field.
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Taylor Millard, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Speaking to Fortune after the announcement, Zandi described the Fed’s messaging as tightrope-walking between economic risks—aiming to manage dangers to job growth while signaling no rush into further cuts.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Tampa Bay was aiming to get in field goal range.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The Maine Lottery offers several games for those aiming to win big.
—Jay Cannon, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Renowned health clinic, RAKxa Integrative Wellness Retreat, voted Thailand’s Best Wellness Retreat at the World Spa Awards 2024, is aiming to offer a 360° solution to the problem.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
All the segments understand the assignment, aiming primarily to elicit hoots and hollers.
—James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Lendbuzz is aiming to go public amid a wave of fellow fintech companies.
—Leslie Picker, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
The Kentucky Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
Taylor Millard, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Speaking to Fortune after the announcement, Zandi described the Fed’s messaging as tightrope-walking between economic risks—aiming to manage dangers to job growth while signaling no rush into further cuts.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Tampa Bay was aiming to get in field goal range.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The Maine Lottery offers several games for those aiming to win big.
—Jay Cannon, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Renowned health clinic, RAKxa Integrative Wellness Retreat, voted Thailand’s Best Wellness Retreat at the World Spa Awards 2024, is aiming to offer a 360° solution to the problem.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
All the segments understand the assignment, aiming primarily to elicit hoots and hollers.
—James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Lendbuzz is aiming to go public amid a wave of fellow fintech companies.
—Leslie Picker, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
The Kentucky Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aiming
Verb
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Even news that broke yesterday stateside — while unrelated to the central bank and interest rates — were focused on casting an eye to the future rather than immediate developments.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement With so many talented actresses to consider, casting proved a challenge.—
Time,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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Zinn is well known among organizers of public events in Salt Lake City and often showed up in public forums intending to disrupt the event or question the high-profile speaker, The New York Times reported.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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On a spring weekend last year, a passenger rode in an Uber minivan on a Dallas highway, intending to meet some friends for a meal.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The dry-up could leave farmers in central Arizona increasingly reliant on wells and put their crops at risk heading into next year.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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According to Lenexa police, Mesfin was traveling north on Park Street when a Ford Bronco heading east on West 89th Terrace went through a stop sign and struck her Toyota RAV4.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After March’s ruling, Syed is more comfortable planning his future.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Mabin said the department has been planning for the World Cup, which will bring six matches and a swell of fans to Arrowhead Stadium in June and July, for the better part of the last two years.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Warren found Soderbergh’s oblique way of directing perfect for an oblique script — and a movie that became even more oblique in the editing, as Soderbergh reshuffled the linear narrative to be out of order and more evocative of past memories than a present-day story being told with immediacy.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
19 Sep. 2025
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There were no signs directing guests where to park, which resulted in a traffic jam at the old Terminal 1.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The latest attacks come amid a stagnant peace process with Ukraine’s allies focusing on securing long-term security guarantees for Kyiv.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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In my experience, focusing deeply on a core strength creates a competitive edge for your company to define the standard for your industry.—
David J. Adelman,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While his supporters see a pragmatist trying to make the best of a bad decision, his many detractors dismiss him as egotistical and unable to see his failures.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
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After a period of wild and mostly erratic spending under Farhad Moshiri’s ownership left them in dire financial straits, the club are trying to rebuild cautiously under the Friedkin Group.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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What To Know Monday's ruling comes just one day before the Federal Reserve begins a crucial two-day interest rate-setting meeting.—
Adeola Adeosun
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The central bank has also been setting its daily reference rate stronger — around which the onshore yuan is allowed to trade within a 2% range — near its strongest level seen in last November, allowing a gradual appreciation against the dollar.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Aiming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aiming. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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