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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
Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Kamo‘oalewa is one of the destinations of China’s Tianwen-2 mission launched in May, which aims to collect and return samples from the space rock in 2027.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
This work aims to provide farmers and companies with actionable tools to make coffee production both environmentally friendly and economically viable in the long term.
—Marianne Krasny, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The program is structured as a joint venture, and aims to help both legacy fashion brands and emerging designers scale digitally and expand internationally while maintaining control over their IP.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
The partnership aims to deliver the SOLO micro-modular nuclear reactor at scale.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
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
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
Streaming Thursdays on Disney+ and Hulu, the podcast is produced by BBC Studios and aims to deepen fan engagement throughout Season 34.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Kamo‘oalewa is one of the destinations of China’s Tianwen-2 mission launched in May, which aims to collect and return samples from the space rock in 2027.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
This work aims to provide farmers and companies with actionable tools to make coffee production both environmentally friendly and economically viable in the long term.
—Marianne Krasny, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The program is structured as a joint venture, and aims to help both legacy fashion brands and emerging designers scale digitally and expand internationally while maintaining control over their IP.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
The partnership aims to deliver the SOLO micro-modular nuclear reactor at scale.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
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
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
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The unfolding saga in the Kirk assassination investigation casts a spotlight on how past perpetrators of high-profile shootings had taken to Discord to announce their plans, ideate about committing mass violence, and at times coordinate logistics.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Inequality still casts a long shadow over London Fashion Week.—
Sarah Hutter,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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One core mechanic the game intends for players to use is a hot swap between two swords that’s initiated by using a separate quick strike.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
18 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, Jean intends to bring joy and comfort to diners through the food and service of the restaurant.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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This is done through communication of leadership goals.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The team's offense has played a big part in its success, yielding 16 goals.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The order also directs CDPHE to collaborate with other state agencies and offices to identify and remove barriers to vaccination, ensure state health insurance plans and Medicaid cover COVID-19 vaccines and review and revise rules to ensure pharmacies can provide COVID-19 vaccines.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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The enchanted satnav system directs Sarah and David to various doors dotted along their circuitous route toward healing.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
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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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Since late last year, China has ramped up its restrictions on exports of rare earths, even demanding proof that they will not be used for military purposes.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to Hobby Japan for sending over this toy and its option parts set for the purposes of this review.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The second, Steel Nomad's regular (4K) and Light (1440p), focuses on APIs more commonly used for game development to assess gaming geometry and particle effects.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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The annual event will continue to raise money for the BFC Foundation, which focuses on education, grant-giving, and business mentoring.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
18 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 21 Sep. 2025.
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