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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 Hoosier Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
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Chris Sims, IndyStar, 10 Jan. 2026
The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Staff Reports, The Providence Journal, 10 Jan. 2026
The proposal also calls for reshaping who runs the state’s schools, aiming to centralize oversight of the Department of Education.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Recently, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth censured Kelly, aiming to reduce his rank and its commensurate pension.
—Michael Szalma, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
The Oklahoma Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Staff, Oklahoman, 9 Jan. 2026
The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Shelly Conlon, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 9 Jan. 2026
The team plans to utilize their new experimental platform to investigate other twisted 2D materials, aiming to identify new candidates for future technologies.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
The Puerto Rico Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Jay Cannon, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aiming
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Nearly 30 years after its release, Freaky Friday was remade by Mean Girls director Mark Waters, casting Lindsay Lohan in the role inspired by Foster's, and Jamie Lee Curtis in the role inspired by Harris' character.—
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Presented by the Global Chapter of CSA, this award recognizes individuals or organizations internationally who have made a positive impact to the casting profession through innovative and meaningful contributions within the global entertainment industry.—
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Mere weeks after an armed man came to our ER intending to shoot people, hospital leaders refused to negotiate improvements in workplace safety.—
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Prosecutors said the group members planned to target agents with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, intending to harm them with pipe bombs.—
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Borregales banged home a 35-yard field to give the home team a 6-3 lead heading into halftime.—
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Adding to the sense of tumult ahead is the fact that traditional centers of political influence − congressional leaders, the Democratic National Committee, the Republican National Committee − don't have much to say about where the nation's politics are heading.—
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While the first missions to space would not occur for several years, scientists began planning on how humans could reach orbit, fly to the Moon, and beyond.—
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Whether we’re headed to the gym, lounging at home, or planning your next trips, Lululemon is our go-to destination for a workout wardrobe that doubles as casual and travel wear.—
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In addition to his directing prowess, Reiner's skills as an actor were recognized by the Golden Globes in the past.—
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Agitators directing traffic and impeding law enforcement activity in Minnesota are drawing sharp criticism from a former police official, who warns the scenes signal a dangerous normalization of obstruction that threatens public safety and the rule of law.—
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This Iranian regime has spent years focusing outside its borders on fomenting terrorism and aggression in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, Gaza, instead of listening to the needs of its own citizens.—
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This shows that focusing on quality, technology, and caring for patients is the best way to achieve medical excellence today.—
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Witnesses and local leaders have contradicted that claim, saying Good was trying to leave and steering away from the agent.—
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Imagine trying to build a sturdy wall with bricks that keep floating away into thin air—that’s essentially what happens when cathode material dissolves in a thermal battery.—
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Listed at 6-foot, 205 pounds, Colandrea started 17 games in 2023 and 2024 at Virginia, setting UVA freshman records for completions and passing yards.—
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However, above-normal temperatures will allow tree pollen cones to continue opening, setting the stage for another pollen surge when the next breezy cold front arrives.—
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“Aiming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aiming. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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