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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
Around the same time as the actions aimed at the five states, the administration put up hurdles to Minnesota for even more federal dollars.
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Arkansas Online, 24 Jan. 2026
Both parties have passed bills year after year aimed at spurring development, yet Colorado's housing market continues to be one of the most expensive in the country.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
This strategy is not aimed at driving subscribers towards an inferior product.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Then there’s a whole variety of new or increased fees for things such as using recreational centers, obtaining fishing permits and parking downtown, all of which are aimed at helping close the city’s perennial budget shortfalls.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Around the same time as the actions aimed at the five states, the administration put up hurdles to Minnesota for even more federal dollars.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
Over the past few years, China has conducted numerous exercises aimed at demonstrating its ability to operate around the island, including large-scale multi-service war games that involve land, air, naval, and rocket forces.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
The administration has also rolled back some tariffs and fuel efficiency standards for passenger vehicles, moves aimed at lowering everyday costs for Americans.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
Financial software developer OneStream is set to go private again in a move aimed at strengthening its position amid the AI boom.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Arkansas Online, 24 Jan. 2026
Both parties have passed bills year after year aimed at spurring development, yet Colorado's housing market continues to be one of the most expensive in the country.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
This strategy is not aimed at driving subscribers towards an inferior product.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Then there’s a whole variety of new or increased fees for things such as using recreational centers, obtaining fishing permits and parking downtown, all of which are aimed at helping close the city’s perennial budget shortfalls.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Around the same time as the actions aimed at the five states, the administration put up hurdles to Minnesota for even more federal dollars.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
Over the past few years, China has conducted numerous exercises aimed at demonstrating its ability to operate around the island, including large-scale multi-service war games that involve land, air, naval, and rocket forces.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
The administration has also rolled back some tariffs and fuel efficiency standards for passenger vehicles, moves aimed at lowering everyday costs for Americans.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
Financial software developer OneStream is set to go private again in a move aimed at strengthening its position amid the AI boom.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aimed
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This funding is directed toward data centers and Nvidia chips.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The writer-director and sometimes actor, who has co-written and directed five movies starring Italian comedy sensation Checco Zalone, just became part of a record-breaking feat.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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Minten’s pass intended for a rushing Geekie down the slot did not connect, but Minten (13) followed it up and beat Montembeault on a backhander.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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The money was expressly intended for fostering community and joy.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the experts point to Meghan Markle’s expanding business pursuits in California, where the Duchess of Sussex has focused on building an entrepreneurial empire in her home state.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Another 2022 study from Rutgers University, focused on COVID-19 news, found that greater daily exposure to news about the virus was linked to higher same-day and next-day worry about the pandemic as well as feelings of hopelessness and general worry.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The changes, for now, are specific to Disneyland and are not currently planned to come to Walt Disney World’s version of the land, according to Disney.—
Todd Martens,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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The prosecution planned to call Pearson as a witness in Bob Atrops' upcoming trial.—
Sarah Prior,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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The case was reopened by the Contra Costa District Attorney’s cold case unit, then headed by Deputy District Attorney Satish Jallepalli, and now by Deputy District Attorney Chad Mahalich.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Rhodes brought up Fatu’s criminal past, but both were able to keep their hands to themselves headed into their grudge match at Saturday Night’s Main Event.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Aimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aimed. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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