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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
Massive investments in weapons and technology A significant portion of the funding is aimed at strengthening military capabilities.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
The curriculum also includes resistance techniques aimed at helping troops endure interrogation and psychological pressure if captured.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
The dish is aimed at early game crowds looking for a hearty option.
—Trevor Sochocki, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The findings raise the stakes for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s policy overhaul aimed at tackling a crisis that resembles the early stages of the country’s national power grid collapse.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The clock ran out on a bill aimed at moving Georgia to a new time zone, ending supporters’ hopes of abolishing the chore of changing the clocks twice per year.
—Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Jyrone, one of Parker’s children, is now working on developing software aimed at helping track down missing people, according to WDKY.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Two El Dorado County sheriff’s deputies were shot and hospitalized on March 12 in Camino after responding to reports of gunfire aimed at a PG&E crew.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The developer has shown conceptual plans with all apartments in the full complex targeted to workforce housing, aimed at people making 80% to 120% of the average income.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
The curriculum also includes resistance techniques aimed at helping troops endure interrogation and psychological pressure if captured.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
The dish is aimed at early game crowds looking for a hearty option.
—Trevor Sochocki, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The findings raise the stakes for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s policy overhaul aimed at tackling a crisis that resembles the early stages of the country’s national power grid collapse.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The clock ran out on a bill aimed at moving Georgia to a new time zone, ending supporters’ hopes of abolishing the chore of changing the clocks twice per year.
—Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Jyrone, one of Parker’s children, is now working on developing software aimed at helping track down missing people, according to WDKY.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Two El Dorado County sheriff’s deputies were shot and hospitalized on March 12 in Camino after responding to reports of gunfire aimed at a PG&E crew.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The developer has shown conceptual plans with all apartments in the full complex targeted to workforce housing, aimed at people making 80% to 120% of the average income.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aimed
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Horner again directed the ranger to that location.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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The news was especially unexpected after the streamer coaxed a reluctant Sarah Michelle Gellar to bring back her original Buffy character and shot a $12 million pilot, directed by Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao, that introduced a new generation of Sunnydale High School characters.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2026
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The cave system was significantly impacted by construction of the Maya Train under former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, intended to connect Tulum and other tourist destinations to remote areas.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The archival, iconic footage of Jordan scoring 38 points while dealing with illness in Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals was intended to inspire willpower in a Bruins team that had run shakily out of the starting gate in its last two tournament games.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Star also offers a newsletter focused on Lee’s Summit news.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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One moment that stuck with her involved a student who asked to do a senior project with Martin focused on domestic violence.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Breakfast Ride and Cowboy Cookout are two unique dining experiences the whole family will love, and adult guests will appreciate the new spa planned for late 2027.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Harrison, who declined to discuss his friend’s personal life, had a T-shirt made for Friday night’s vigil in Metayer’s honor at Coral Springs City Hall, one of several planned around South Florida in the coming days.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The first period was a seesaw affair wherein the Ducks struck first, trailed by a goal, pulled even and then headed to the dressing room down one.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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Patterns were planned so precisely that every inch of fabric ended up in the garment, nothing left on the floor, nothing headed for a landfill.—
Itay Hod,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Aimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aimed. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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