1
as in to intend
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
aspire to great deeds, and you have a better chance of doing good deeds
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2
as in to rise
to move or extend upward
a tower aspiring towards the heavens
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Recent Examples of aspire
Former first lady Michelle Obama baring her arms in sleeveless dresses caused uproar in some corners of the internet, while others aspired to her toned arms.
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Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Through these initiatives, the 30th Busan International Film Festival aspires to be a true celebration of cinema that maximizes the collective experience of theater experiences for the audience.
—Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
The third breakthrough is for aspiring RDRE competitors to find out for themselves.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The rapturous arrival struck a chord with President Marcos, who aspired to build his own cult of personality in the Philippines.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
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Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Through these initiatives, the 30th Busan International Film Festival aspires to be a true celebration of cinema that maximizes the collective experience of theater experiences for the audience.
—Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
The third breakthrough is for aspiring RDRE competitors to find out for themselves.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The rapturous arrival struck a chord with President Marcos, who aspired to build his own cult of personality in the Philippines.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspire
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Nickelodeon features an annual SpongeBob altcast, complete with animations intended to appeal to young children or families watching together.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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These characteristics are crucial for a power source intended to provide reliable, on-demand electricity at a competitive price.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
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There will be times, like at a raucous Goodison Park last February, when Everton can rise to an occasion and make life difficult for their neighbours.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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At times like the present, when inflation is rising and the labor market is slowing, the dual mandates are sitting on a see-saw.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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That would all total over 102 million metric tons of annual capacity by 2030 if all goes as planned, Sabel said.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
25 Sep. 2025
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Now, the organization’s Public Buildings Service, which had the most layoffs, is planning to reorganize beginning next month based on program rather than geography.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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The organization has built an impressive upstart roster around Cade Cunningham, who ascended to borderline superstar status last season.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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Add Trans Forming Liberty to her list of signature, historic artistic achievements–and standing up to the federal government and censorship, and for trans visibility–and Sherald ascends to the stature of most accomplished and important painter this millennium.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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That could soon change thanks to a new bill that artists hope will remove the barriers and secrecy.—
Meghan Pryce,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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Locals and officials hope these changes, along with new art events and building renovations, will tempt both residents and tourists to return, especially as new hotels also open up close by.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Caribs encamped on the summit of a steep cliff surrounded by high precipices, which could only be climbed by a narrow secret pathway.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
19 Sep. 2025
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The combination of climbing around this strange building and having heard the almost legendary stories about Karl-Göran was evocative and haunting.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Chargers ruled out safety Elijah Molden for Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos, which means Tony Jefferson will slot into his spot for the second consecutive game when the Chargers take the field at SoFi Stadium for the first time this season.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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That means Colorado officially dodged baseball infamy.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
20 Sep. 2025
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After death, popularity and uncertainty Posthumously, Kirk’s books and podcasts have soared in the charts.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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While the Kremlin closely guards its economic data, independent analyses show debt is soaring, while growth is cooling.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Aspire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspire. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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