1
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
All of them were aimed at creating new congressional district maps that favor their party.
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Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The House of Representatives easily approved bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting kids online, a significant step in a yearslong journey to rein in social media companies' interactions with children.
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Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Smith reiterated some of the company’s goals outlined in August aimed at improving the company’s yields and margins.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
In May, iHeartMedia launched a new savings program, set to begin in the second half of 2026, aimed at trimming an additional $50 million on top of the $100 million in savings the company had already announced.
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Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Earlier this year, courts also invalidated Democratic redistricting efforts in Virginia and New York that were aimed at the midterm elections, though Democrats could try again there before the 2028 elections.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
It's aimed at requiring very large power users, those drawing 100 megawatts or more, to cover the infrastructure costs needed to serve them, rather than pass those costs to ratepayers.
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Robert J. Szczerba,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
According to the company, the hypersonic glide body is aimed at expanding strike options for defense forces by delivering high-performance capabilities in a cost-effective and adaptable platform.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
And it’s left to the person it’s aimed at to disprove the association — after a bell has been rung that cannot be unrung.
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Gary Grasso,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The House of Representatives easily approved bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting kids online, a significant step in a yearslong journey to rein in social media companies' interactions with children.
—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Smith reiterated some of the company’s goals outlined in August aimed at improving the company’s yields and margins.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
In May, iHeartMedia launched a new savings program, set to begin in the second half of 2026, aimed at trimming an additional $50 million on top of the $100 million in savings the company had already announced.
—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Earlier this year, courts also invalidated Democratic redistricting efforts in Virginia and New York that were aimed at the midterm elections, though Democrats could try again there before the 2028 elections.
—
ABC News,
29 June 2026
It's aimed at requiring very large power users, those drawing 100 megawatts or more, to cover the infrastructure costs needed to serve them, rather than pass those costs to ratepayers.
—
Robert J. Szczerba,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
According to the company, the hypersonic glide body is aimed at expanding strike options for defense forces by delivering high-performance capabilities in a cost-effective and adaptable platform.
—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
And it’s left to the person it’s aimed at to disprove the association — after a bell has been rung that cannot be unrung.
—
Gary Grasso,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aimed
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Asked about his future, Migné directed questions to the Haitian Football Federation.
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Moore and Jon Lucas co-wrote The Hangover, and the pair wrote and directed Bad Moms and its sequel A Bad Moms Christmas.
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Torrez said the investigation will examine potential legal remedies, including criminal prosecution, civil litigation and structural reforms intended to prevent similar conduct by DEA agents in the future.
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Despite the fact that its concrete design is intended to whisk water out of the city as fast as possible, life stubbornly persists in the river and nearby.
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Nearly half of Gen Zers cited worries about their finances and personal well-being as deterrents from looking for jobs focused on helping others.
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Its summer program is built as a four or five-day series, with each two-hour session focused on a theme like pastry-making or global flavors.
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No memorial or public service has been planned at this time, Brown's family said.
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All of those players, should their signings go as planned, should be in the Pacers orbit throughout the offseason.
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Désiré Doué headed in a goal after receiving a cross from the left side of the pitch.
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It is headed for the Port of Singapore, where it is expected to dock July 5.
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“Aimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aimed. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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