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as in casts
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 intends
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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as in goals
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
the main aim of a trip to the city is to shop for school clothes, but we always go to the artisans' market, too
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Recent Examples of aims
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Feb. 2026
The bill aims to increase the state's housing supply by opening the door to two single-family homes, duplexes and, in some cases, accessory dwelling units, otherwise known as granny flats, in areas of the state zoned as residential.
—Kaitlin Lange, IndyStar, 25 Feb. 2026
Clearly, the pro-Israel group aims to influence this historically Black district, which includes parts of Chicago’s downtown, Near South and West sides, and the western suburbs.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Last year, Texas Parks & Wildlife instituted a policy change that aims to open state parks faster in the future.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
Costco Wholesale aims to open its first location in Lawrence this fall.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
The Federal Reserve aims to keep inflation about 2% year-over-year.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
According to his campaign website, Stewart also aims to address soaring housing costs and foster economic growth in the county.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The new facility aims to increase slaughter numbers to 22,000 hogs a day while maintaining a comparable workforce of 3,200 employees.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 18 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Protect your energy so your aims stay clear.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
This two-part investigation begins with Harrison’s early days in Liverpool through his Fab Four years, including sojourns to India that radically changed the aims (and style) of the counterculture in Europe and North America.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
The soft-spoken Stolz acknowledged that, yes, his aims are high, and, sure, he is flattered by the comparisons to Heiden.
—Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2026
One of his principal aims is to show that slavery was the norm across human history, and that American slavery was hardly the most extreme version.
—Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
But its function is political, linking that criminal activity to the aims and methods of political terror.
—Evandro Cruz Silva, The Dial, 10 Feb. 2026
Whatever wavelength Oliver is operating on best suits Fennell’s apparent aims with her take on the story, and its absurdity alone recommends the film.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Feb. 2026
If analysing Arsenal’s signings by age showcases the club’s short-term aims, something different is true elsewhere in London.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
The company has also worked with the Air Force Research Laboratory on the Affordable Rapid Missile Demonstrator program, which aims to prove rapid design and production of complete missile systems.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Feb. 2026
The bill aims to increase the state's housing supply by opening the door to two single-family homes, duplexes and, in some cases, accessory dwelling units, otherwise known as granny flats, in areas of the state zoned as residential.
—Kaitlin Lange, IndyStar, 25 Feb. 2026
Clearly, the pro-Israel group aims to influence this historically Black district, which includes parts of Chicago’s downtown, Near South and West sides, and the western suburbs.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Last year, Texas Parks & Wildlife instituted a policy change that aims to open state parks faster in the future.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
Costco Wholesale aims to open its first location in Lawrence this fall.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
The Federal Reserve aims to keep inflation about 2% year-over-year.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
According to his campaign website, Stewart also aims to address soaring housing costs and foster economic growth in the county.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The new facility aims to increase slaughter numbers to 22,000 hogs a day while maintaining a comparable workforce of 3,200 employees.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
The entire point of routine is that its divisions are small and its aims achievable, defined to be so by the one who sets them.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Protect your energy so your aims stay clear.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
This two-part investigation begins with Harrison’s early days in Liverpool through his Fab Four years, including sojourns to India that radically changed the aims (and style) of the counterculture in Europe and North America.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
The soft-spoken Stolz acknowledged that, yes, his aims are high, and, sure, he is flattered by the comparisons to Heiden.
—Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2026
One of his principal aims is to show that slavery was the norm across human history, and that American slavery was hardly the most extreme version.
—Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
But its function is political, linking that criminal activity to the aims and methods of political terror.
—Evandro Cruz Silva, The Dial, 10 Feb. 2026
Whatever wavelength Oliver is operating on best suits Fennell’s apparent aims with her take on the story, and its absurdity alone recommends the film.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Feb. 2026
If analysing Arsenal’s signings by age showcases the club’s short-term aims, something different is true elsewhere in London.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aims
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The Earth casts a shadow on the moon's surface, dimming it.—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
27 Feb. 2026
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Sallae Mae casts a flirty glance at the sweaty, bearded man who's called out to her the loudest.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Game that the team intends to release Cousins on the first day of the NFL league year.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the New York launch, Acuarela intends to expand its presence through pop-ups and activations.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Over time the address has become a vehicle for presidents to address the nation’s residents, claim legislative victories and foreshadow upcoming policy goals.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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After thrashing Real España by five goals on the Honduran club’s home field last week, the Los Angeles Football Club was nearly guaranteed to advance to the next stage of the continental tournament.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Voros directs all six episodes of the debut season.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2026
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Voros directs all six episodes of the first season.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In Hawaii, another state that plans to tax the accounts, those with more than $1,000 in unearned income, such as dividends in their accounts, might owe taxes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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In the southeastern United States, Aldi plans to convert 80 grocers to the Aldi format this year, for a total of more than 200 conversions in that market from 2024 through the end of 2027.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
26 Feb. 2026
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The thing to remember is these administrative arrest warrants have been deemed justified by courts in immigration purposes.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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This material is for illustration and discussion purposes and not intended to be, nor construed as, financial, legal, tax or investment advice.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The forum is a nonprofit foundation based in Zurich, Switzerland, that focuses on science communication and research on plastics and other chemicals used in industry.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Brooks focuses her campaign on affordability for Texas families by reducing the amount local governments can raise property taxes, and removing local governments’ ability to raise unlimited property taxes on new properties, according to her campaign website.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Fraser hopes against hope that this whole debacle will increase their tip, however meagerly.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Aims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aims. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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