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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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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
Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Slate Auto, which is also funded by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and General Catalyst, aims to bring modular, fully customizable electric trucks to market.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2025
SAGindie executive director Darrien Michele Gipson will moderate the conversation, which aims to look at how the actors are pushing boundaries and fighting for more authentic and inclusive representation onscreen.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
Like Leipold, Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels aims to move forward from the loss to Missouri.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
The team aims to continue investigating feeding black holes and their messy eating habits with XRISM, but recent NASA budget cuts could threaten such exploration of these systems.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The program aims to demonstrate the breadth and depth of their art form — with pieces spanning the classical, folkloric, contemporary and flamenco styles — and the company’s half-century of output, earning them apt praise both here and abroad.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
By pooling liquidity across the two systems, DeXRP aims to reduce slippage, tighten spreads, and deliver an execution experience closer to what institutions demand.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
With three ships already sailing in the Caribbean and Mediterranean, Virgin Voyages now aims to expand its reach with the help of Brilliant Lady, which channels many of the same fan-favorite features of the existing ships while putting in fresh new amenities for returning guests.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The husband and wife team at the helm aims to foster joy, drawing inspiration from their experiences in Korea and Florida.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
One of the primary aims of this strategy is to deter a military takeover of Taiwan by China.
—Shyam Saran, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the understanding of citizens as consumers led many voters of all ideologies to view politics through the lens of choosing an ideal candidate or party rather than strategizing to build coalitions and accomplish particular aims.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 8 Sep. 2025
The original novel includes material that’s sympathetic to the aims of the women’s movement.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Addressing the administration’s assertion that one of the gang’s main aims was to sow social chaos in the United States through drug trafficking, the opinion said that while devastating, the practice did not amount to invasion or incursion under the 1798 statute.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
China then uses these organizations, like the New Development Bank and the Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank, to create rules and norms that reinforce China’s political aims–and enable it to write rules the world lives by.
—Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
One of the aims of this was to discover why there often appears to be a lag in time between the launch of a solar flare or CME erupting from the sun and the release of SEEs into space, as these electrons sometimes take hours to escape the sun.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
According to a five-pillar plan shared with CNBC, Cruz also aims to create federal standards for AI, prevent AI from being used in harmful ways such as scams, allow free speech and address ethical concerns.
—Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Slate Auto, which is also funded by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and General Catalyst, aims to bring modular, fully customizable electric trucks to market.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2025
SAGindie executive director Darrien Michele Gipson will moderate the conversation, which aims to look at how the actors are pushing boundaries and fighting for more authentic and inclusive representation onscreen.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
Like Leipold, Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels aims to move forward from the loss to Missouri.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
The team aims to continue investigating feeding black holes and their messy eating habits with XRISM, but recent NASA budget cuts could threaten such exploration of these systems.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The program aims to demonstrate the breadth and depth of their art form — with pieces spanning the classical, folkloric, contemporary and flamenco styles — and the company’s half-century of output, earning them apt praise both here and abroad.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
By pooling liquidity across the two systems, DeXRP aims to reduce slippage, tighten spreads, and deliver an execution experience closer to what institutions demand.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
With three ships already sailing in the Caribbean and Mediterranean, Virgin Voyages now aims to expand its reach with the help of Brilliant Lady, which channels many of the same fan-favorite features of the existing ships while putting in fresh new amenities for returning guests.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
The assassination of popular conservative commentator Charlie Kirk last week sent shockwaves throughout the United States, sparking new discourse on a growing wave of violence that risks normalizing the use of force to achieve political aims.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The husband and wife team at the helm aims to foster joy, drawing inspiration from their experiences in Korea and Florida.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
One of the primary aims of this strategy is to deter a military takeover of Taiwan by China.
—Shyam Saran, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the understanding of citizens as consumers led many voters of all ideologies to view politics through the lens of choosing an ideal candidate or party rather than strategizing to build coalitions and accomplish particular aims.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 8 Sep. 2025
The original novel includes material that’s sympathetic to the aims of the women’s movement.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Addressing the administration’s assertion that one of the gang’s main aims was to sow social chaos in the United States through drug trafficking, the opinion said that while devastating, the practice did not amount to invasion or incursion under the 1798 statute.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
China then uses these organizations, like the New Development Bank and the Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank, to create rules and norms that reinforce China’s political aims–and enable it to write rules the world lives by.
—Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
One of the aims of this was to discover why there often appears to be a lag in time between the launch of a solar flare or CME erupting from the sun and the release of SEEs into space, as these electrons sometimes take hours to escape the sun.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aims
Verb
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Beyond vaccines and autism, the MAHA plan casts a wider net, targeting ultraprocessed food, water quality, fluoride exposure, and the use of prescription drugs in children.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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But the Farm Bill casts a long shadow.—
Robert Hoban,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Despite lacking any legal education or experience, Routh dismissed his lawyers earlier this year and intends to defend himself at trial.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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In her annual State of the Union address on Wednesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc intends to accelerate efforts to phase out all purchases of Russian fossil fuels and to crack down on Moscow's shadow oil shipping fleet.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While employees may experiment with AI individually, the absence of structured guidance prevents cohesive adoption that aligns with organizational goals.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Her exit leaves questions about the city's path forward on pressing climate goals.—
Ray Padilla,
The Courier-Journal,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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It is understood Utz will work in tandem with Mathilde Favier, who directs the celebrities department for women, and Sam Maouchi, celebrity relations director for men.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Sarah directs him to the art of the Renaissance.—
Scott Stossel,
The Atlantic,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Terra Lawson-Remer, chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, plans to present a proposal to the board as well.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Going forward, the team plans to investigate the exact cellular mechanism that results in the cross-species cloning that Iberian harvester queens perform.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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In a 2004 study, the United States Institute of Peace said that hundreds of terrorist groups had migrated online, utilizing a tool meant for better communication for often nefarious purposes.—
Richard Frankel,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The story focuses on the African American fashion tradition of hat culture.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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Alex Chiniborch focuses on clarity in an industry often marked by speculation, volatility, and digital distractions.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Fraser hopes against hope that this whole debacle will increase their tip, however meagerly.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Aims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aims. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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