as in random
lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern
he enjoyed taking aimless walks through the park
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Recent Examples of aimless
The film, which shows an aimless day in the life of Austin, showcases some of its more eccentric characters.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Any shred of free time is too easy to fill with more work, more worrying, more commitments, and, of course, more aimless scrolling.
—Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2026
The Buffaloes’ execution offensively was a stark contrast to the Horned Frogs’ offense which was often aimless and once again struggled to find efficiency behind the 3-point line.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Feb. 2026
Over the subsequent stories, Goodman crafts subtle investigations of the relations between siblings, the fine blend of anxiety and pride parents feel for their offspring, and the bemused affection an aunt or uncle might feel for their aimless nieces or haphazard nephews.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2026
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Any shred of free time is too easy to fill with more work, more worrying, more commitments, and, of course, more aimless scrolling.
—Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2026
The Buffaloes’ execution offensively was a stark contrast to the Horned Frogs’ offense which was often aimless and once again struggled to find efficiency behind the 3-point line.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Feb. 2026
Over the subsequent stories, Goodman crafts subtle investigations of the relations between siblings, the fine blend of anxiety and pride parents feel for their offspring, and the bemused affection an aunt or uncle might feel for their aimless nieces or haphazard nephews.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aimless
Adjective
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One plastic sandwich bag full of random baubles could bring in more than $20,000 once the gold was refined.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
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Organizers announced three lucky grand prize winners drawn at random will each receive a bundle of bookstore gift cards, store merch and books.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And in legislative committees and in debate on Wednesday, sponsors of the new requirement didn’t cite evidence of more than scattered cases in which non-citizens may have voted.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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The scattered protests erupted Saturday at universities following 40-day memorials for people killed in January during anti-government rallies.—
Jon Gambrell,
Fortune,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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InThis arbitrary selection was not a neutral act of civic stewardship.—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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The report did not say exactly how many people are subject to arbitrary detention.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Aimless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aimless. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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