aim
verb (used with object)
to position or direct (a firearm, ball, arrow, rocket, etc.) so that, on firing or release, the discharged projectile will hit a target or travel along a certain path.
aiming
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present participleof aim.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, Dominion is talking with school officials about possible crossings, aiming for a compromise.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
On the defence budget, the government wants to see an increase of around eight percent from this year to 73.3 trillion won, aiming to secure nuclear-powered submarines and KF-21 fighter jets.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
Anthropic is aiming to raise up to $100 billion in a mid-November offering.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026
That comes at RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Wednesday, where they will be aiming to return to winning ways.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
She was aiming that volleyball at one of Vern’s students and she was either congratulating him on his brilliance, or coaxing him to push one of his ideas to the next level.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
