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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
The conspirators aimed to oust Moïse and install a new leader, dual Haitian-American citizen Christian Sanon, hoping to profit financially through the new regime.
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Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Lawyer Steve Oshins told Inside Wealth that QSBS laws and other tax proposals aimed at the wealthy encourage high earners to move to other states.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Xcel Energy, the state’s largest electricity utility, has said the rate increase is aimed at recovering the costs of investments the company has made since its last rate increase in 2023.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Chula Vista’s John McCann sidelined himself as his city enacted an ordinance aimed at giving the local government tools beyond the state law to restrict certain federal immigration enforcement efforts.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
For Parkinson’s, the ultrasound is aimed at the brain circuits that cause motor symptoms, like tremors and dyskinesia.
—Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 8 May 2026
The 2009 Florida law that aimed to boost the number of nurses in the state limited the nursing board’s oversight, opening the door for potential fraud, some Florida nursing board members have said in public meetings.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Electronic warfare aimed to disrupt drone navigation and communications.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
At that point, the White House needs approval from the legislative branch to continue fighting, according to the War Powers Resolution, a law aimed at reasserting Congress’ constitutional role of declaring war.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 2 May 2026
Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Lawyer Steve Oshins told Inside Wealth that QSBS laws and other tax proposals aimed at the wealthy encourage high earners to move to other states.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Xcel Energy, the state’s largest electricity utility, has said the rate increase is aimed at recovering the costs of investments the company has made since its last rate increase in 2023.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Chula Vista’s John McCann sidelined himself as his city enacted an ordinance aimed at giving the local government tools beyond the state law to restrict certain federal immigration enforcement efforts.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
For Parkinson’s, the ultrasound is aimed at the brain circuits that cause motor symptoms, like tremors and dyskinesia.
—Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 8 May 2026
The 2009 Florida law that aimed to boost the number of nurses in the state limited the nursing board’s oversight, opening the door for potential fraud, some Florida nursing board members have said in public meetings.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Electronic warfare aimed to disrupt drone navigation and communications.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
At that point, the White House needs approval from the legislative branch to continue fighting, according to the War Powers Resolution, a law aimed at reasserting Congress’ constitutional role of declaring war.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aimed
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Menache also directed the special.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Mark Mylod serves as executive producer and directed multiple episodes.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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The framing captures the intensity of the city but also its evasiveness—these cars are neither here nor there but on their way somewhere else, underscoring Hong Kong’s historical identity as a transit hub, an entrepôt, a place intended for people to pass through, not to stay in.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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The first seven minutes are a beatless drift of gas-canister hiss, intended to symbolize the sound of a baby emerging into the world.—
Ben Cardew,
Pitchfork,
2 May 2026
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When the student was identified as White, the feedback more often focused on argument structure, evidence and clarity — the kinds of comments that can push writers to strengthen their ideas.—
Rachel del Guidice,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Tuesday’s session focused on what commissioners and attorneys described as a lack of consequences for federal immigration agents’ misconduct.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The event is happening after it was initially planned for 2025 but was postponed.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
2 May 2026
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The day Riley spoke at Kaseya Center, Rozier was back in court, learning of superseding federal sports bribery and honest-services wire-fraud charges being planned.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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For now, Northbrook Court has no plans of closing its doors, but from the looks of it, it may soon be headed toward extinction.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Six months later, Dillon Lewis and the Timberwolves are headed to the CIF Southern Section Division 3 semifinals.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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“Aimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aimed. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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