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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
Days after becoming the top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles, Essayli established a task force aimed at investigating local homelessness and community safety spending.
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Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The legislation also includes several measures aimed at reducing home prices and increasing housing supply.
—Alex Schwartz, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Outside, the property aimed for a resort vibe, built around an infinity-edge pool and a covered entertaining setup designed for long summers.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
In its fifth state tournament appearance since 2021, Aledo softball aimed to win a UIL state championship and call itself the best in Texas for the first time in over a decade.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
The first regulations were aimed at rail transport and passenger ships, but eventually highway and even the newest form of transport, air, were incorporated.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
The city has added another option, likely aimed at local attendees who would like to drive and park during the soccer celebration festivities.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Earlier this month, the Mid-North Association, an organization aimed at preserving the historic character of the mid-north neighborhood in Lincoln Park, penned an open letter of opposition to Ald.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Under Marshall’s direction, the BOP has accelerated internal assessments and technology initiatives aimed at improving both short-term performance and long-term outcomes.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The legislation also includes several measures aimed at reducing home prices and increasing housing supply.
—Alex Schwartz, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Outside, the property aimed for a resort vibe, built around an infinity-edge pool and a covered entertaining setup designed for long summers.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
In its fifth state tournament appearance since 2021, Aledo softball aimed to win a UIL state championship and call itself the best in Texas for the first time in over a decade.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
The first regulations were aimed at rail transport and passenger ships, but eventually highway and even the newest form of transport, air, were incorporated.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
The city has added another option, likely aimed at local attendees who would like to drive and park during the soccer celebration festivities.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Earlier this month, the Mid-North Association, an organization aimed at preserving the historic character of the mid-north neighborhood in Lincoln Park, penned an open letter of opposition to Ald.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Under Marshall’s direction, the BOP has accelerated internal assessments and technology initiatives aimed at improving both short-term performance and long-term outcomes.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aimed
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Storm directed more than four dozen screen projects from the mid-1970s through 1999, with the longest tenure coming on the Robin Williams and Pam Dawber sitcom Mork & Mindy.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Produced and directed by first-time filmmakers and tech entrepreneur brothers Ash and Pooya Koosha, the film is a fictional dramatization of events around the massacre of Iranian civilians last January.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
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The opening salvo of the assault is intended to distract the Russians and permit four other robots to get behind enemy lines.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The incentive program is intended to discourage regulated industries from leaving the state.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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These activities focused on promoting social cohesion, peacebuilding, and conflict resolution.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Jennie Durant is a writer and researcher focused on bees, agriculture, and the environment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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The program was always planned to become stricter as the years unfolded, to give businesses more time to make the stronger reductions in their emissions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Serna had planned to go out for a celebratory dinner with his girlfriend, her sister and the sister’s boyfriend on the way back to Anaheim from Orange County after the 1975 State meet.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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After spending most of Friday night wasting scoring opportunities, Adrian Lopez and his USC teammates headed into the ninth inning with plenty of confidence.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Summer road construction in El Dorado Hills is expected to affect traffic flows for motorists headed for Highway 50.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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“Aimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aimed. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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