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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
In honor of Bruce Willis, who’s been battling frontotemporal dementia for two years, last night’s Soho Sessions aimed to raise awareness of (and funds for) the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD), the organization leading research into the incurable condition.
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
While Microsoft’s humanist version of superintelligence is aimed at building a safer AI, just using the term ‘superintelligence’ is sure to raise eyebrows in the AI safety world.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The killers included white policemen, sheriffs, businessmen, even a legislator — all part of the Jim Crow system aimed at disenfranchising Black voters.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Mamdani has also embraced the world of podcasters and influencers, recently hosting a news conference exclusively for content creators that his campaign said was aimed at reaching new and less politically engaged audiences, according to NBC News.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Many of the members of the collective Creators for Zohran, a group aimed at getting Mamdani elected, are working New Yorkers, not full-time influencers.
—Taylor Lorenz, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
The bill outlines several key obligations aimed at protecting children and holding companies accountable for harmful interactions.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
It’s aimed at tucking in as a lower-cost alternative to subscription VOD services like Netflix or HBO Max.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
Though much of the language around clean fashion is aimed at the health of the consumer, experts are keen to stress that benefits for those working in the supply chain should be considered, too.
—Sophie Benson, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
David Browne, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
While Microsoft’s humanist version of superintelligence is aimed at building a safer AI, just using the term ‘superintelligence’ is sure to raise eyebrows in the AI safety world.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The killers included white policemen, sheriffs, businessmen, even a legislator — all part of the Jim Crow system aimed at disenfranchising Black voters.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Mamdani has also embraced the world of podcasters and influencers, recently hosting a news conference exclusively for content creators that his campaign said was aimed at reaching new and less politically engaged audiences, according to NBC News.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Many of the members of the collective Creators for Zohran, a group aimed at getting Mamdani elected, are working New Yorkers, not full-time influencers.
—Taylor Lorenz, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
The bill outlines several key obligations aimed at protecting children and holding companies accountable for harmful interactions.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
It’s aimed at tucking in as a lower-cost alternative to subscription VOD services like Netflix or HBO Max.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
Though much of the language around clean fashion is aimed at the health of the consumer, experts are keen to stress that benefits for those working in the supply chain should be considered, too.
—Sophie Benson, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aimed
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Gerard Damiano was a smart guy, a hairdresser from the Bronx who directed Deep Throat and the follow-up, Devil in Miss Jones, which were killing it at the box office, high up on Variety’s Top 50 list of the highestgrossing films.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Rovina’s Choice is directed by Thomas Jennings and Annie Wong and edited by Flávia De Souza.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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At first, it was intended only for European and Central Asian countries.—
Pintu Kumar Mahla,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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Adams described the attack as deliberate and that Koehler intended to terrorize the victim.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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Sherrill’s campaign had focused on restoring trust in government, fixing New Jersey’s troubled infrastructure, and lowering costs for middle-class families.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Beyond acting, Parker has a wine label in partnership with a company called Invivo, is judging the 2025 Booker Prize contest and works with the States Project, an advocacy group focused on advancing Democrat issues and candidates at the state level.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Dean and some of the others who planned to go to Costa Rica filed consumer complaints with the Attorney General’s Office about Arenal Outdoor.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Nov. 2025
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The area’s other soccer team, Sacramento Republic FC, initially planned to have a new stadium in the downtown Railyards as far back as 2019.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Portland had been facing an exit until Gage Guerra headed in an equalizer in the eighth minute of stoppage time to force the shootout.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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In 2023 Atlas Merchant Capital, a combined hedge and PE fund headed by former Barclays CEO Bob Diamond, worked with Houlihan as its advisor to MarshBerry, in a significant fund investment for that leading platform in the insurance brokerage space.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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“Aimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aimed. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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