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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King concluded that Saulter was in a conspiracy to get King removed from office, and directed Arriola to view recordings of other cameras in the office to determine who was entering the offices of Saulter and Goodloe.
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Residents were directed to leave via Mount Aukum Road, traveling either north to Pleasant Valley Road or south to Four Corners.
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Those drums did not stop once over the course of a 90-minute match, even though the team they were intended to support not only did not score but did not come particularly close.
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The letter did not explain the pause, but suggested it may have been intended to preserve evidence.
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While the Supreme Court ruling focused specifically on cases in West Virginia and Idaho, it is expected to have far-reaching implications for those additional 25 states — and possibly more if other states pursue similar legislation.
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The party has focused on driving down consumer costs, seizing on what polling shows is deep dissatisfaction about the economy and worries about affordability.
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Nunez said investigators planned to interview an employee who was working at the business when the blaze began.
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Following the exercise, the Royal Navy capability team and the Air and Space Warfare Centre began analyzing the results, with additional testing potentially planned aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth.
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Then, in 2019, the Eagles Autism Foundation, which is headed by Lurie, was founded after the success of the first event.
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Also, an indicator of sorts for where their flirtationship is headed.
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“Aimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aimed. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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