1
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
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2026
The Air Force now aims to translate those lessons into a portable, lethal system.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
The moratorium aims to flag companies like Centurion.
—Brian New, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
The Creative Network aims to bring together a network of expert studios providing best-in-class production and cross-functional creative expertise.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
What starts as a series that aims to subvert the heist genre at every turn – amped with thrilling life-or-death stakes, family dynamics, and explosive action – gives birth to an exploration of what drives us, sustains us, and ultimately destroys us.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
Mather said the program aims to recruit a significant number of first-generation college students.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
For every stay booked, Nômade donates $1 to Tulum Sostenible, an organization that aims to help protect the ecosystem, clean trash from the streets and ocean, and promote waste reduction.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026
The Federal Reserve aims for a long-term inflation rate of 2% using a different but related inflation measure.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Brittney Melton, NPR, 16 Mar. 2026
But did the openness of the Israeli government to talking about their aims in the West Bank change?
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Whatever its environmental aims, the bill would also generate a new revenue stream for the state.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Military operations and national purpose will become more and more distanced from each other, because military prowess cannot clarify America’s war aims.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
Trump and his administration have stated myriad aims for the conflict.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Inspired by the 1979 Iranian Revolution, Hezbollah came into existence in 1985 with the publication of a manifesto that detailed its aims for the region.
—Mireille Rebeiz, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2026
Obama’s weapon was diplomacy, but for that to work, both parties have to be sincere in their aims.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
The limits of our power were clearly demonstrated, as insurgencies took hold and our major aims were unachieved.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
The fourth measure to be endorsed Wednesday aims to increase San Diego’s hotel tax revenue, but at the expense of online travel companies like Expedia instead of at the expense of tourists.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2026
The Air Force now aims to translate those lessons into a portable, lethal system.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
The moratorium aims to flag companies like Centurion.
—Brian New, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
The Creative Network aims to bring together a network of expert studios providing best-in-class production and cross-functional creative expertise.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
What starts as a series that aims to subvert the heist genre at every turn – amped with thrilling life-or-death stakes, family dynamics, and explosive action – gives birth to an exploration of what drives us, sustains us, and ultimately destroys us.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
Mather said the program aims to recruit a significant number of first-generation college students.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
For every stay booked, Nômade donates $1 to Tulum Sostenible, an organization that aims to help protect the ecosystem, clean trash from the streets and ocean, and promote waste reduction.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026
The Federal Reserve aims for a long-term inflation rate of 2% using a different but related inflation measure.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
Jenny Stromer-Galley, who studies political messaging at Syracuse University, tells him that the focus on winning aims to shift the narrative towards a theme of collective strength and vision.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 16 Mar. 2026
But did the openness of the Israeli government to talking about their aims in the West Bank change?
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Whatever its environmental aims, the bill would also generate a new revenue stream for the state.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Military operations and national purpose will become more and more distanced from each other, because military prowess cannot clarify America’s war aims.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
Trump and his administration have stated myriad aims for the conflict.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Inspired by the 1979 Iranian Revolution, Hezbollah came into existence in 1985 with the publication of a manifesto that detailed its aims for the region.
—Mireille Rebeiz, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2026
Obama’s weapon was diplomacy, but for that to work, both parties have to be sincere in their aims.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
The limits of our power were clearly demonstrated, as insurgencies took hold and our major aims were unachieved.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aims
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With the help of Opta’s supercomputer, The Athletic casts an eye over the run-in.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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This awkwardly hip-thrusting, hip-hop dancing man (who looks most like a yassified version of the NXIVM cult leader Keith Raniere) soon casts a spell over the best friends with his dance moves.—
Chase Hutchinson,
IndieWire,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Miami is the next step in what the club intends to be a yearly global platform, visiting priority markets around the world on an ongoing basis.—
Tracy Yochum,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Ellen intends to clean up the mess on her own, but as the rest of the family catches on to what’s happened, finishing Blood Moon takes a backseat to the far more urgent priority of covering up the crime.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Share credit, set boundaries around your time and money, and keep things grounded with an open list of your goals.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The options to customize your experience to your styling goals and unique hair needs is what makes the Dyson dupe-proof and worth the price tag.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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James Longman is lead producer, Liz Clare directs and Daran Jonno Johnson is head writer for the UK version.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Mar. 2026
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Those could include rising costs and uncertainty about the business environment as well as changes within corporations about who directs decisions about charitable giving.—
Thalia Beaty,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center plans to incorporate bird-friendly glass, a move aimed at reducing deadly collisions with reflective surfaces.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Nugent plans to start by ramping up bread production before focusing on adding more sweet things like chocolate slabs, pastries and celebration cakes to the menu.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
16 Mar. 2026
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The document also included a tax reimbursement of $334 million that was calculated based on a March 11 close for the purposes of the filing.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Vivid Minds intentionally focuses on microdosing so that people can slowly get acquainted with psychedelics before diving into a larger journey, Jeff said.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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Aaron Brogan, a lawyer who focuses on alternative financial assets, said the Arizona charges makes that more urgent.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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 23 Mar. 2026.
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