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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
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
Safety has become the number one reason why people choose cars over bikes in some countries, and Canyon aims to change that.
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Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
4 July 2026
Holloway, moving up to 170 lbs, aims for a statement win after a recent BMF title loss, despite having less at stake historically.
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Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
ForeFlight Airflow aims to address this by drawing information from multiple sources simultaneously.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
And China aims to build a base of its own — also near the moon's south pole, which is thought to be rich in water ice — in collaboration with Russia and other partners.
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Mike Wall,
Space.com,
4 July 2026
That's significant because the nonprofit aims to reduce the stigma of mental health disorders, especially among Asian American families.
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Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Trump linked the bill’s signing to the passage of the SAVE America Act, which aims to strengthen voter ID requirements and mandate proof of citizenship in elections, and said his signature was conditional on whether Congress passes the election integrity legislation.
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Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2026
The new chip aims to lower token costs by improving the performance per watt.
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Zev Fima,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
3 July 2026
The Kremlin said Russian military commanders briefed Russian President Vladimir Putin on the attacks and said Moscow would continue increasing pressure on Ukraine to achieve its war aims.
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Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
The Kremlin said Russian military commanders briefed President Vladimir Putin about the Russian attacks, adding that Moscow would continue to increase pressure on Ukraine to achieve its war aims.
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Gleb Garanich,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The Fed should implement monetary policy to foster the objectives given by Congress — maximum employment and stable prices — without regard for political or other pressures to use its tools for other aims.
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Bill English,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Teaching them how to trust again is one of the shelter’s aims.
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Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Elimination of those missiles was one of the primary aims of the war, and thousands of Iranians, as well as more than a dozen Americans, died contesting it.
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Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
These aims put it on a similar trajectory to old rival Tesla, with both companies eyeing humanoid robots as a new frontier, even if the technology is still in its early stages.
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Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
Those aims do not appear to have been achieved.
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Richard Hall,
Time,
14 June 2026
Verb
All eyes will be on Messi again as Argentina aims to knock off the tournament darling Cape Verde and advance to the Round of 16.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
Safety has become the number one reason why people choose cars over bikes in some countries, and Canyon aims to change that.
—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
4 July 2026
Holloway, moving up to 170 lbs, aims for a statement win after a recent BMF title loss, despite having less at stake historically.
—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
ForeFlight Airflow aims to address this by drawing information from multiple sources simultaneously.
—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
And China aims to build a base of its own — also near the moon's south pole, which is thought to be rich in water ice — in collaboration with Russia and other partners.
—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
4 July 2026
That's significant because the nonprofit aims to reduce the stigma of mental health disorders, especially among Asian American families.
—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Trump linked the bill’s signing to the passage of the SAVE America Act, which aims to strengthen voter ID requirements and mandate proof of citizenship in elections, and said his signature was conditional on whether Congress passes the election integrity legislation.
—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2026
The new chip aims to lower token costs by improving the performance per watt.
—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Noun
One of the aims of this research is to investigate the impact that radiation and outflows of material from low-mass stars have on their environment.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
3 July 2026
The Kremlin said Russian military commanders briefed Russian President Vladimir Putin on the attacks and said Moscow would continue increasing pressure on Ukraine to achieve its war aims.
—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
The Kremlin said Russian military commanders briefed President Vladimir Putin about the Russian attacks, adding that Moscow would continue to increase pressure on Ukraine to achieve its war aims.
—
Gleb Garanich,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The Fed should implement monetary policy to foster the objectives given by Congress — maximum employment and stable prices — without regard for political or other pressures to use its tools for other aims.
—
Bill English,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Teaching them how to trust again is one of the shelter’s aims.
—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Elimination of those missiles was one of the primary aims of the war, and thousands of Iranians, as well as more than a dozen Americans, died contesting it.
—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
These aims put it on a similar trajectory to old rival Tesla, with both companies eyeing humanoid robots as a new frontier, even if the technology is still in its early stages.
—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
Those aims do not appear to have been achieved.
—
Richard Hall,
Time,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aims
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Based on Harper Lee's seminal novel, the movie casts Gregory Peck as lawyer Atticus Finch, who in Depression-era Alabama defends a Black man wrongly accused of raping a young white woman.
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The mayor presides over City Council meetings, represents the city publicly and casts tie-breaking votes.
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The exercise intends to transform abstract ideas into a more concrete lifestyle plan.
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Minott also intends to sign a new two-year, $9 million deal to return to the Nets, with a team option in the second season, according to ESPN.
Noun
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In a game not known for high scores, the pace of goals in this World Cup has left some fans scratching their heads.
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England, meanwhile, needed two goals from Harry Kane in the last 15 minutes to get past the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Robyn Linscott, who directs education and family policy at The Arc of the United States, a major disability rights group, recalled attending a three-hour listening session the Education Department hosted in January.
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Provide a Focal Point Include a focal point that directs the eye and gives it a place to rest.
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Zada plans to shoot the movie first on a soundstage with real actors and will decide later which parts work better traditionally and what should be done synthetically.
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In addition, the group plans to bury a time capsule on July 4 in Philadelphia to be opened on America's 500th birthday in 2276.
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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.
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The information provided is for educational purposes and should not be construed as financial, investment or trading advice.
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The Texas report focuses on public institutions.
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But, putting a fifth megacap in the Dow to join Apple , Amazon , Nvidia , and Microsoft does serve as a zeitgeist moment for the market, as much of the Wall Street coverage outside financial media focuses on the Dow.
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Looking back, Ayaub hopes others take away a message of hope.
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Fraser hopes against hope that this whole debacle will increase their tip, however meagerly.
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“Aims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aims. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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