1
as in directed
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 intended
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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Recent Examples of aimed
Tehran has paused fragile negotiations with the US aimed at reaching a lasting deal to end their conflict during the multi-day funeral for Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israeli strike in February, on the first day of the war.
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Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
7 July 2026
Trump’s executive order wiped out policies aimed at protecting transgender adults from discrimination.
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Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2026
Next Interactive Studio also presented projects aimed at reshaping how audiences use cinema spaces.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 July 2026
Indirect talks aimed at negotiating a resolution to the war are paused until after the funeral, according to Qatar's foreign minister.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
6 July 2026
The agreement is aimed at translating research and development into practical defense applications more quickly while helping the Netherlands build stronger positions in international defense and dual-use technology chains.
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Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 July 2026
Art movements aimed at healing While the project continues to expand across communities and institutions, Bode also acknowledged that its role has limits.
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Brianna Wallen,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2026
The tax-advantaged 503A accounts went live over the holiday weekend, and they are aimed at allowing children to build long-term savings over their lifetimes.
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Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
6 July 2026
The House of Representatives easily approved bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting kids online, a significant step in a yearslong journey to rein in social media companies' interactions with children.
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Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
7 July 2026
Trump’s executive order wiped out policies aimed at protecting transgender adults from discrimination.
—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2026
Next Interactive Studio also presented projects aimed at reshaping how audiences use cinema spaces.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 July 2026
Indirect talks aimed at negotiating a resolution to the war are paused until after the funeral, according to Qatar's foreign minister.
—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
6 July 2026
The agreement is aimed at translating research and development into practical defense applications more quickly while helping the Netherlands build stronger positions in international defense and dual-use technology chains.
—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 July 2026
Art movements aimed at healing While the project continues to expand across communities and institutions, Bode also acknowledged that its role has limits.
—
Brianna Wallen,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2026
The tax-advantaged 503A accounts went live over the holiday weekend, and they are aimed at allowing children to build long-term savings over their lifetimes.
—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
6 July 2026
The House of Representatives easily approved bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting kids online, a significant step in a yearslong journey to rein in social media companies' interactions with children.
—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aimed
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King concluded that Saulter was in a conspiracy to get King removed from office, and directed Arriola to view recordings of other cameras in the office to determine who was entering the offices of Saulter and Goodloe.
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Residents were directed to leave via Mount Aukum Road, traveling either north to Pleasant Valley Road or south to Four Corners.
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Those drums did not stop once over the course of a 90-minute match, even though the team they were intended to support not only did not score but did not come particularly close.
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The letter did not explain the pause, but suggested it may have been intended to preserve evidence.
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While the Supreme Court ruling focused specifically on cases in West Virginia and Idaho, it is expected to have far-reaching implications for those additional 25 states — and possibly more if other states pursue similar legislation.
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The party has focused on driving down consumer costs, seizing on what polling shows is deep dissatisfaction about the economy and worries about affordability.
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Nunez said investigators planned to interview an employee who was working at the business when the blaze began.
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Following the exercise, the Royal Navy capability team and the Air and Space Warfare Centre began analyzing the results, with additional testing potentially planned aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth.
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Then, in 2019, the Eagles Autism Foundation, which is headed by Lurie, was founded after the success of the first event.
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Also, an indicator of sorts for where their flirtationship is headed.
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“Aimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aimed. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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