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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
Although the majority of the missiles aimed at Dubai have been intercepted, the attacks have damaged some of its most famous landmarks, including the five-star Fairmont The Palm and Jumeirah Burj Al Arab hotel.
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Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
After the reporting, city leaders including Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, whose district covers MacArthur Park, and Mayor Karen Bass expanded outreach programs, housing efforts and enforcement operations aimed at addressing the fentanyl crisis and improving conditions in the neighborhood.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
The leader of Oakland County delivered his annual State of the County address Thursday night, highlighting accomplishments and outlining plans aimed at improving residents' quality of life.
—Terell Bailey, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Japan and Canada will start negotiations aimed at achieving a defense pact that would simplify procedures for their miliary visits, joint exercises and other operations.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
The program will provide leadership development, mentorship and professional tools aimed at helping directors build sustainable careers in television.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
The letter, led by the Center for American Progress Action Fund, is aimed at California Attorney General Rob Bonta and other state AGs.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
Conserve Henry is a nonpartisan grassroots effort aimed at promoting public health, public safety, conservation and public education.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
In 2006, more than 1,000 teenagers in Aurora walked out of their classrooms, protesting legislation aimed at tightening the United States’ borders and punishing undocumented immigrants and those who help them.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
After the reporting, city leaders including Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, whose district covers MacArthur Park, and Mayor Karen Bass expanded outreach programs, housing efforts and enforcement operations aimed at addressing the fentanyl crisis and improving conditions in the neighborhood.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
The leader of Oakland County delivered his annual State of the County address Thursday night, highlighting accomplishments and outlining plans aimed at improving residents' quality of life.
—Terell Bailey, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Japan and Canada will start negotiations aimed at achieving a defense pact that would simplify procedures for their miliary visits, joint exercises and other operations.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
The program will provide leadership development, mentorship and professional tools aimed at helping directors build sustainable careers in television.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
The letter, led by the Center for American Progress Action Fund, is aimed at California Attorney General Rob Bonta and other state AGs.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
Conserve Henry is a nonpartisan grassroots effort aimed at promoting public health, public safety, conservation and public education.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
In 2006, more than 1,000 teenagers in Aurora walked out of their classrooms, protesting legislation aimed at tightening the United States’ borders and punishing undocumented immigrants and those who help them.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aimed
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Voting was extended in Dallas County and Williamson County, outside Austin, after voters reported being turned away and directed to different voting precincts because of new primary rules.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday, the county Board of Supervisors stepped in and directed staff to formulate a plan to speed up payments.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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The World Conference of Classics had all the signs of a typical political spectacle, intended to cultivate appreciation for Chinese culture abroad.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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The camp is intended for short-term stays before detainees are transferred or deported.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Two of those early projects focused on fusion energy and were led by scientists from the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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Much of their concern centers on the threat that driverless cars pose to their jobs, but Monday's arguments focused on the blackout meltdown.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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City records from November show police planned to install six more cameras and increase lighting.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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In 2012, Hezbollah planned and executed a suicide bombing on a bus in Burgas, Bulgaria, that was carrying Israeli tourists, killing six and injuring dozens more.—
Colin P. Clarke,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
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Everyone’s broken, so the collective strength of the cast in keeping us on our toes about where this is all headed is a huge plus.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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That group is headed by Eric Holder, who served as Obama's attorney general.—
MEG KINNARD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Aimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aimed. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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