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as in directed
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 intended
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 aimed
The Michigan House voted nearly unanimously in June to approve legislation aimed at cracking down on bots that purchase tickets in bulk, inflating demand and resale prices.
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Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Napheesa Collier, the WNBA All-Star who recently put the league’s leadership on blast, received praise from fellow players in response to her four-minute callout aimed at WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert and the league office.
—Alex Andrejev, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
China doesn’t just have the ability to soak up punishment from the US in the form of tariffs and sanctions — the culmination of decades of Chinese industrial policy aimed at self-reliance in core technologies.
—semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Police came to a house later that week to arrest the suspect, who barricaded himself inside with two young children and aimed a gun at officers, police said.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
OpenAI released its most powerful GPT-5 model in August, aimed at shoring up its lead in an increasingly crowded sphere.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Beyond his role at Oracle, Ellison has been actively involved in significant initiatives, including the $500 billion Stargate Project, a collaboration aimed at developing AI infrastructure and data centers across the United States.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
The morning kicked off behind the Rose Creek Cottage and was one of many activities hosted by Friends of Rose Creek, an organization aimed at preserving the natural habitat and connecting community members.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
The probes could be used as justification for fresh sectoral tariffs aimed at boosting domestic production of goods deemed critical to national security.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Napheesa Collier, the WNBA All-Star who recently put the league’s leadership on blast, received praise from fellow players in response to her four-minute callout aimed at WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert and the league office.
—Alex Andrejev, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
China doesn’t just have the ability to soak up punishment from the US in the form of tariffs and sanctions — the culmination of decades of Chinese industrial policy aimed at self-reliance in core technologies.
—semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Police came to a house later that week to arrest the suspect, who barricaded himself inside with two young children and aimed a gun at officers, police said.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
OpenAI released its most powerful GPT-5 model in August, aimed at shoring up its lead in an increasingly crowded sphere.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Beyond his role at Oracle, Ellison has been actively involved in significant initiatives, including the $500 billion Stargate Project, a collaboration aimed at developing AI infrastructure and data centers across the United States.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
The morning kicked off behind the Rose Creek Cottage and was one of many activities hosted by Friends of Rose Creek, an organization aimed at preserving the natural habitat and connecting community members.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
The probes could be used as justification for fresh sectoral tariffs aimed at boosting domestic production of goods deemed critical to national security.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aimed
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The assessment by the Washington, DC think tank outlined how Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SCNC) had directed military and civilian officials to designate successors in the event of leadership disruption to ensure continuation in the event of war.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the Wisconsin Shares increase, the budget boosted childcare spending by more than $360 million, with $110 million directed toward payments to childcare providers, while including some regulatory changes pitched by Republicans.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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That's much faster than in many hospitals, especially those intended for civilians.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
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This time, in lieu of a runway, the brand hosted a fictional auction of its founders, intended to be a commentary on the commodification of creativity.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Simon Goldstein, an associate professor focused on philosophy and AI at the University of Hong Kong, has also made this case.—
Webb Wright,
The Atlantic,
1 Oct. 2025
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Labor In a section of the report focused on workers’ rights and safety, the NCP reiterates its gripes about lack of supplier audit documentation and adherence to local law rather than international standards.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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There was no immediate word on whether the Aztecs planned to do another flash sale.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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If all goes as planned, Charlotte could advance autonomous construction technology on Earth and the Moon.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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Bad Bunny is headed to the Super Bowl.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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From wheat farmers in Washington state to Forest Service workers in Montana to business leaders in Mississippi, average Americans offer their thoughts on where the country is headed.—
September 28,
NPR,
28 Sep. 2025
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Andrew Garfield was originally cast as the creature but dropped out in January 2024 due to scheduling conflicts.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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Mriya, which was slated to fly over Venice carrying a hard drive with a database including information on all the participating artists, casting a fleeting shadow over the Giardini.—
Joanna Warsza,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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The rapper, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, has been held at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center since he was arrested in September 2024.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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That means every state budget could be held hostage until the whims of a small fraction of legislators is satisfied.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Aimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aimed. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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