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
Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
China's Tianwen 3 mission aims to launch in late 2028 and return Mars material to Earth in 2031.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The approval secured at a special meeting of shareholders held by Fubo on Tuesday still requires regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions for a deal that aims to create a much bigger player in the virtual multichannel video provider to challenge market leader YouTube TV.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Accustomed to creating all of his prints, fabrics and embroidery, Halperin aims to make customers feel good about spending the money for his clothes.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Next, the team aims to use James Webb to study brighter little red dots, a report from LiveScience reveals.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
Like other consumer health startups—from Oura to Prenuvo—BeSound aims to reach the savvy consumer who is eager to take their health into their own hands.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
TikTok and London’s Southbank Centre have announced Crescendo, a new accelerator program that aims to discover the next generation of classical music talent.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
The rule, rooted in National Dance Council of America standards, aims to preserve the integrity of competitive ballroom technique and ensure fairness across all age groups and abilities.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
From the club’s perspective, they are utterly focused on trying to win the Premier League or Champions League, but realistic enough to know Arsenal are one of several who share those aims and throw everything at it to try to get there.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
But most of the podcast’s lineup reflects his pedagogical aims.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
And Hamas’ belief in the legitimacy of armed resistance as the pathway to its aims appears as rock-solid as ever.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
When human decency and basic civility fall victim to partisanship and ideology, and abhorrence of violence becomes tempered by political aims, monstrosities and tyrannies become possible.
—Michael Bloomberg, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025
The Irish capital's Croke Park stadium can hold 82,300 fans as one of America's most popular sports aims to win over a new European fan base.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2025
And although hawkish observers believe that China may eventually have aims on Vietnam, the trend has been toward China resolving its border disputes, not expanding its claims.
—David C. Kang, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
The script, by Tipping, Zack Akers, and Skip Bronkie, spells out the movie’s aims in big, cheerleading letters.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
Now, Stern, who co-founded Apple Fitness+ and previously oversaw Ford's subscription services, aims to upgrade Peloton's products in an effort to match its wide range of class types with its hardware.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
China's Tianwen 3 mission aims to launch in late 2028 and return Mars material to Earth in 2031.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The approval secured at a special meeting of shareholders held by Fubo on Tuesday still requires regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions for a deal that aims to create a much bigger player in the virtual multichannel video provider to challenge market leader YouTube TV.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Accustomed to creating all of his prints, fabrics and embroidery, Halperin aims to make customers feel good about spending the money for his clothes.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Next, the team aims to use James Webb to study brighter little red dots, a report from LiveScience reveals.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
Like other consumer health startups—from Oura to Prenuvo—BeSound aims to reach the savvy consumer who is eager to take their health into their own hands.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
TikTok and London’s Southbank Centre have announced Crescendo, a new accelerator program that aims to discover the next generation of classical music talent.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
The rule, rooted in National Dance Council of America standards, aims to preserve the integrity of competitive ballroom technique and ensure fairness across all age groups and abilities.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
Pumpkins for Good aims to be an easily accessible way for people to give back to their community.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
From the club’s perspective, they are utterly focused on trying to win the Premier League or Champions League, but realistic enough to know Arsenal are one of several who share those aims and throw everything at it to try to get there.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
But most of the podcast’s lineup reflects his pedagogical aims.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
And Hamas’ belief in the legitimacy of armed resistance as the pathway to its aims appears as rock-solid as ever.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
When human decency and basic civility fall victim to partisanship and ideology, and abhorrence of violence becomes tempered by political aims, monstrosities and tyrannies become possible.
—Michael Bloomberg, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025
The Irish capital's Croke Park stadium can hold 82,300 fans as one of America's most popular sports aims to win over a new European fan base.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2025
And although hawkish observers believe that China may eventually have aims on Vietnam, the trend has been toward China resolving its border disputes, not expanding its claims.
—David C. Kang, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
The script, by Tipping, Zack Akers, and Skip Bronkie, spells out the movie’s aims in big, cheerleading letters.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aims
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Roofman casts Channing Tatum as Jeffrey Manchester, an Army veteran and father struggling to make ends meet for his family.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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Critics say the language used by Miller and in the USCIS job posting signals a hardline approach and casts applicants in a suspicious light, framing them as potentially attempting to exploit the system.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In reference to the discipline issue, JCPS defended its policies but also asked if the Office for Civil Rights intends to dissolve the resolution agreement the district entered into under the previous administration.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Once the league launches, Cole intends to inject playoff stakes at different times of the year, rather than waiting for October.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Your goals can determine the type of account that makes the most sense.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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But even with the headwinds, there’s still enough good news to be a bit more bullish about Nike’s prospects, even it more time is needed to effect its comeback goals.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Fatih Akin directs, from an autobiographical screenplay by octogenarian filmmaker Hark Bohm.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
30 Sep. 2025
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Tim Mielants—who also led last year’s adaptation of Small Things Like These—directs.—
Emily Temple
September 30,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In an interview with Ars Technica, Fiaschetti said the company plans to keep Arcs in orbit for extended periods, ready to descend when called upon.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Oct. 2025
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Prosecutors requested a 30-year sentence, and the Justice Department plans to appeal Boardman's decision.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While the Sixers theoretically have four centers, one is the brittle Joel Embiid, two are youngsters who haven’t clearly established themselves yet (Adem Bona and Johni Broome) and the other is a near-the-end Andre Drummond, who might also be traded for tax purposes.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Antoni, a former Heritage Foundation economist, had come under fire for his history of social media posts that used economic stats for partisan purposes, sexist remarks, and insults targeting gay TV anchors.—
Ruth Umoh,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The organization focuses on the big disasters that often grip the headlines, such as wildfires, floods, and hurricanes – but also offers information about preparing for winter storms, tsunamis, tornados, lightning, hail and extreme heat.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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His focuses span from those two to things like police-community relationships and supporting victims of crimes.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 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 7 Oct. 2025.
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