AIMS Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of aims next

present tense third-person singular of aim

as in casts

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 intends

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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aims

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noun

plural of aim

as in goals

something that one hopes or intends to accomplish the main aim of a trip to the city is to shop for school clothes, but we always go to the artisans' market, too

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Recent Examples of aims

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The United States and Iran are moving closer to an agreement on a short memorandum ⁠that aims to end the Iran war, a regional source familiar with the negotiations sad. —

Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN Money, 6 May 2026 The chips are expected to play a key role in Nvidia's upcoming Vera Rubin AI architecture, which aims to power advanced AI workloads in data centers. —

Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 6 May 2026 Becerra also was accused of changing his position on single-payer healthcare, a top priority of liberal voters that aims to create a healthcare system run and funded by the federal government. —

Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026 Intuitive Machines aims to bounce back from its first two CLPS missions, in which the company’s landers tipped over after touchdown. —

Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026 The revamp aims to reestablish the hotel as a vibrant social hub for Dallas locals and visitors. —

Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026 His new bakery, Dad’s Bakeshop, aims to feel — and taste — like a warm hug. —

Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026 This plan aims to create a community led vision for the next five to 10 years. —

Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026 Other aims the administration has stated include destroying Iran's ballistic missile capabilities, decimating its navy and stopping its support for regional militant groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. —

Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 6 May 2026

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In the middle of the conflict the thing was about getting the war aims done. —

NBC news, 10 May 2026 For companies, the key is to have a detailed understanding of the return each dollar provides to successfully achieve both aims. —

Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 8 May 2026 Higher learning belongs to everyone, and CHILL at IPH aims to foster a welcoming space for curiosity and growth. —

Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026 Such theories reflect a misunderstanding of Iran’s complex system and do little to advance American diplomatic aims. —

Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 1 May 2026 While other legislatures have similarly ambitious aims — the EU and UK both plan to reach net zero by 2050, which functionally requires ending fossil fuels. —

Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026 Love's aims to give Buc-ee's a run for its money regarding their famous barbecue brisket with their new Honey Gold BBQ Pork Sandwich. —

Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026 One of the association’s key aims is to serve as a platform for the exchange of ideas, business strategies, and improvements. —

Marlen Bartsch, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026 Trump’s first term was marked—and, in the view of those closest to him, limited—by its dependence on Administration officials who were, at best, skeptical of his aims. —

Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for aims

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Parenting naturally casts one partner as the caregiver, but often that role expands beyond the kids to include managing the household and the needs of a spouse — both logistically and emotionally.

— Patricia Neligan, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Standing by the practice ring is a forest green Rolex platform clock that casts a sundial-esque shadow on a basket weave brick path.

— Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026