AIMS Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

aims 1 of 2

verb

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

2 of 2

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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By increasing its manufacturing capacity, the company aims to strengthen its ability to deliver advanced systems to customers. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026 The florist, which aims to open in late November, will specialize in seasonal floral arrangements and specialty bouquets. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026 While the latter aims for a dewy, almost reflective glow, mochi skin favors a softer, velvety radiance. — Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026 Lofoten Gardsysteri is a biodynamic, organic dairy farm that aims to make the best possible use of local resources and distinct flavors. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026 Proposition 41 supporters say the measure aims to cut wasteful government spending by requiring audits for new state special taxes and would bar new state taxes that exempt their revenue from a state spending limit. — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026 Later Saturday, the pairs event begins with the short program before Japan's Yuna Aoki aims to convert her short-program lead into a first Grand Prix win in the women's free skate. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 The Congolese government aims to take over by next year, but has struggled with the recent uncertainty, said Polydor Kabila, coordinator of the universal healthcare program in the president's office. — Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026 The Senate has sent the Protect College Sports Act, aims to provide that protection, to the House, but its fate remains uncertain in an election year. — Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

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Depending on your tolerance for grand aims and liturgical self-seriousness, her latest album may strike you as extraordinary or unbearable. — Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026 Analysts voice skepticism that a new target list or more destruction will reverse the war allies’ failure to achieve their major aims. — Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Oct. 2026 Hamas, however, was wedded to its radical Islamist ideology —the destruction of the Jewish state — and used the funds to advance its war aims. — Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 On the other hand, the speed and lack of attention to detail in many of these projects run counter to the aims of most preservationists, who try to not only keep games alive for modern audiences but also understand the way they were built. — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 23 Oct. 2026 The cynic would say their aims are financial, and the outcomes in education are merely incidental to that end. — Kamau Bobb october 21, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026 But the uneven nature of the film, its plotting, its character motivations, and its aims only become bigger and bloodier as the film winds on. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2026 The initiative comes as Vietnam ramps up infrastructure investment to support its multiyear double-digit economic growth target, with aims to reach 10 percent GDP growth in 2026 and 2027. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 The mix of modern and vintage aims to make customers feel fully immersed in the world of Coach, according to a news release. — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

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Step inside the glassy tower and the mood softens instantly; warm wood panelling, geometric latticework and ikebana arrangements nod to traditional craftsmanship; lantern-like lighting casts a gentle glow across stone floors and neutral textiles.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
The lieutenant governor also presides over the state Senate and casts tie-breaking votes.

— Senior Editor, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of casts

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Roger McQueen scored his first NHL goal and Cutter Gauthier ended his nine-game drought with two goals for the Ducks, who led 3-1 in the first period before getting blitzed 6-0 by Buffalo over the next 35 minutes.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Gwath also spoke with athletic director DeWayne Peevy about the bigger-picture goals at DePaul, which has improved from three wins in 2023-24 — the season before Holtmann arrived — to 16-16 and 8-12 in the Big East last season.

— Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of goals

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The artist’s best work, in a new retrospective at the Whitney Museum, directs his campy humor at gender stereotypes.

— Hilton Als, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
But DeFlock, a crowdsourcing website that directs people to plot the cameras on a map after finding them, estimates the number in a 29-county area around Atlanta is more than 6,000 – both Flock and non-Flock ALPRs.

— Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of directs

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Tinderholt plans to lower property taxes, fully fund law enforcement, audit county government, grow the county economy and protect election integrity.

— Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
The company plans to submit its formal Regulatory Engagement Plan to Washington in early 2027.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of plans

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The measure would require new local tax increases or extensions that are used for specific purposes to receive a two-thirds vote to pass.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
The septet is also planning on working on new material for full-band endeavors as well as individual purposes.

— Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of purposes

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Much of Jewish Iraqi American conceptual artist Michael Rakowitz’s work focuses on re-creating or giving new life to religious materials that were stolen, damaged or destroyed amid war and persecution.

— Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Much of the current wave of research focuses on what menstrual blood can tell us about our reproductive organs and the conditions specific to that area of the body.

— Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026

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