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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
Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
In a new book, author Christopher Whitcomb aims to uncover the truth of the killings and investigation.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
New financing aims to accelerate progress.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
The final assembly aims for millimeter-perfect panel gaps, impeccable door closure, and a rattle-free ride.
—Simon De Burton, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
It is being developed under the UK’s new National Shipbuilding Strategy, which aims to transform the country’s naval shipbuilding capabilities.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
In addition to Australia, the main partner, New Zealand is involved with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon signing a policing agreement in mid-March during a trip to Samoa that aims, among other things, to curb the drug trade from Latin America into the region.
—Didi Kirsten Tatlow, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Krispy Kreme aims to have franchisees generate nearly 50% of systemwide sales starting in fiscal 2027 through refranchising efforts, the report said.
—Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
With the collaboration, Shein aims to try and shed its not-so-sustainable reputation in exploring an approach to reduce carbon emissions associated with air transport.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 Mar. 2026
Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that his military's aims in Iran are beyond halfway complete, but that Israel is widening its invasion of Lebanon.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
But those tactical successes don't necessarily translate to achieving all the president's strategic aims.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
January 20 – February 18 Collaboration works best when the aims are clear.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Trump has also offered shifting war aims and timelines.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Boycotts lacking adequate coordination and clear aims are likely to fail, especially when different groups target different companies.
—David Cortright, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Such exploitation becomes the starting point of movements whose aims and effects may ultimately be disastrous for America as a whole.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The aims have ranged from weakening Iran's nuclear program, missile program and support for armed proxies to enabling the Iranian people to overthrow the theocracy.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
During oral arguments, several conservative justices questioned the legal foundation and practical enforcement of the policy, which aims to deny citizenship to some children born in the United States to undocumented or temporary immigrant parents.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
In a new book, author Christopher Whitcomb aims to uncover the truth of the killings and investigation.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
New financing aims to accelerate progress.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
The final assembly aims for millimeter-perfect panel gaps, impeccable door closure, and a rattle-free ride.
—Simon De Burton, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
It is being developed under the UK’s new National Shipbuilding Strategy, which aims to transform the country’s naval shipbuilding capabilities.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
In addition to Australia, the main partner, New Zealand is involved with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon signing a policing agreement in mid-March during a trip to Samoa that aims, among other things, to curb the drug trade from Latin America into the region.
—Didi Kirsten Tatlow, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Krispy Kreme aims to have franchisees generate nearly 50% of systemwide sales starting in fiscal 2027 through refranchising efforts, the report said.
—Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
With the collaboration, Shein aims to try and shed its not-so-sustainable reputation in exploring an approach to reduce carbon emissions associated with air transport.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
October 23 – November 21 Group efforts benefit from clear, shared aims.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that his military's aims in Iran are beyond halfway complete, but that Israel is widening its invasion of Lebanon.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
But those tactical successes don't necessarily translate to achieving all the president's strategic aims.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
January 20 – February 18 Collaboration works best when the aims are clear.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Trump has also offered shifting war aims and timelines.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Boycotts lacking adequate coordination and clear aims are likely to fail, especially when different groups target different companies.
—David Cortright, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Such exploitation becomes the starting point of movements whose aims and effects may ultimately be disastrous for America as a whole.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The aims have ranged from weakening Iran's nuclear program, missile program and support for armed proxies to enabling the Iranian people to overthrow the theocracy.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aims
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So naturally in a state that treats basketball like a religion and the sport’s biggest stars like royalty, nobody casts a bigger shadow in this community now than the slender 6-foot-6, 196-pound, 19-year-old freshman who changed Final Four weekend with one brilliant shining moment Sunday afternoon.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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That 1968 Roman Polanski horror film casts a long shadow over They Will Kill You, which also involves unwitting victims, eccentric neighbors, heinous rituals, and hell’s landlord.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2026
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Grocery Hub is working on getting SNAP EBT card acceptance back at the location and intends to implement a customer loyalty program, Hussein said.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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Five days later, On3 reported that senior forward Javan Buchanan also intends to be in the portal.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Capricorn December 22 – January 19 By afternoon, your focus sharpens on goals.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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December 22 – January 19 By afternoon, your focus sharpens on goals.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh directs and stars in the titular role.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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Spotify, for one, has acknowledged the problem and directs significant resources toward detecting and mitigating artificial streaming activity to protect artists and ensure a fair distribution of royalties.—
Kyle Eustice,
VIBE.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The forthcoming scorecards are just one way the group plans to track the public-lands voting records of Wyoming lawmakers.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
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If dinner plans conflict with deadlines, propose takeout and a raincheck tonight.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The robotic characters break free from their restaurant resting place to cause chaos in town, while the villainous Marionette pops up to possess victims for her own nefarious purposes.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Trump has not only stolen top-secret government files, apparently for business purposes but used his office to harass and investigate his political targets.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Monarch's spa also focuses on restorative wellness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The collection focuses on 10 historically significant objects from the Revolutionary period—ranging from everyday tools to powerful national symbols—which are each featured twice within the booklet.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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 5 Apr. 2026.
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