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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
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
Famously higher inflation in Turkey, for example, as long-term economic goals are pushed aside for short-term political aims.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
After nearly 700 days of war, those aims have dramatically failed.
—Leila Seurat, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2025
This is shocking rhetoric even in 2025, when the far right has embraced race science and the federal government could be mistaken for pursuing the aims of the Proud Boys.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 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
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
Famously higher inflation in Turkey, for example, as long-term economic goals are pushed aside for short-term political aims.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
After nearly 700 days of war, those aims have dramatically failed.
—Leila Seurat, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2025
This is shocking rhetoric even in 2025, when the far right has embraced race science and the federal government could be mistaken for pursuing the aims of the Proud Boys.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aims
Verb
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But the stark, brooding palette of Tortured Poets casts an unforgiving light on some of the least consistent writing of her career.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
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The stages of the eclipse include penumbral and umbral phases, which refer to the two main parts of the shadow that the moon casts.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Good Good intends to build a digital clubhouse for its followers and play a more active role in their golfing lives.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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With money tight after an unpleasant divorce, Clara intends to sell her mother’s apartment — which her late father left in her name — in a matter of weeks.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The goals of the program are to reduce barriers to entry in the industry, foster professional development and equip students with leadership development skills.—
Staff reports,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Many of the aforementioned executives have sought friendlier ties with Trump, often appearing at events alongside the president to announce moves that align with the administration’s goals on emerging technologies and American reshoring.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
4 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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Following the Toronto premiere, the team plans an extensive international festival run and theatrical releases across multiple countries.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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Schroeck said some current faculty will teach the courses online and the school plans to hire six new professors over the next three years to supplement the staff.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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While the output is video with depth maps rather than true 3D models, this information can be converted into 3D point clouds for reconstruction purposes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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ThisWayUp focuses on reducing stigma through open dialogue and sharing trusted information.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The assortment focuses on three bold capsule collections co-created over the past year with contemporary artists Derrick Adams, David Shrigley and Hattie Stewart.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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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 10 Sep. 2025.
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