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
May 1, 2025 In 2007, the aspiring fashion designer Victoria Beckham relocated from Holland Park to Los Angeles, following husband David’s appointment as a midfielder for the LA Galaxy football team.
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Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 1 May 2025
The retrial covers separate allegations by Haley and aspiring actress Jessica Mann, as well as new allegations by a third woman, Polish model Kaja Sokola.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
This moment, Raheem, is bigger than you, for your tenure as Chief Justice will not only strengthen our judiciary but will also inspire generations to come—young lawyers, aspiring judges, and every child who looks up and sees in you a reflection of what is possible.
—Justice Lubbie Harper, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2025
The authors aspire to a world in which there is clean energy to power every convenience, medical care and medicines that allow people to live longer and healthier lives, and a happy balance between work and time with friends and family.
—Brian Deese, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
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Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 1 May 2025
The retrial covers separate allegations by Haley and aspiring actress Jessica Mann, as well as new allegations by a third woman, Polish model Kaja Sokola.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
This moment, Raheem, is bigger than you, for your tenure as Chief Justice will not only strengthen our judiciary but will also inspire generations to come—young lawyers, aspiring judges, and every child who looks up and sees in you a reflection of what is possible.
—Justice Lubbie Harper, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2025
The authors aspire to a world in which there is clean energy to power every convenience, medical care and medicines that allow people to live longer and healthier lives, and a happy balance between work and time with friends and family.
—Brian Deese, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspire
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What was intended to be a private moment became a raw, honest portrayal of the bittersweet reality of being far from home.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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The organization instead touted the 5K for Kirk, an alternative race intended to raise funds for the deputy and his family.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, there's no better time to refresh your home for summer with finds from Amazon.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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Since last week, sightings in the Asheville, North Carolina, area have risen from 140 to 739, according to Kristsky's group, Cicada Safari, which crowdsources and reviews data on the insects.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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The Miami-headquartered Restaurant Brands International (RBI) plans to spend up to $700 million through 2028 as part of its plan to revitalize Burger King.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Warning signs: Compulsively planning for every possible scenario Struggling to celebrate wins because you're fixated on next challenges Feeling perpetually restless about pending tasks How to break free: Turn your forward-thinking tendency into an advantage through temporal distancing.—
Melody Wilding,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Beatrice ascended to Community Manager of Dress to Impress after years as an influencer on the game making content, as well as being a prominent Twitch streamer and YouTuber.—
Camille Freestone,
Vogue,
13 May 2025
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The pope ascended into his office immediately upon accepting his election, but his investiture mass will take place on May 18.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
12 May 2025
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The Packers needed defensive end help and hope the 6-foot-3, 256-pound Sorrell can provide some.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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For journalists who try to cover every administration impartially, pushing back just means reporting the news without fear or favor, hoping the people who own their media companies continue to support their work.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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That average has actually climbed drastically in the recent days, as McMahon has seven hits in his last 10 at-bats.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The first measles case this year was reported in late January in Texas, where the number of cases had climbed to 709 as of Friday, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
9 May 2025
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Kaya’s promotion to an elite task force based at another precinct means that Carra Patterson, who brought such warm steadiness and instantly believable deep knowledge of New York to her performance, will be a guest star going forward.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
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Some traditions are timeless − black smoke from the chimney after a vote means no candidate has received the necessary votes.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Amid a particularly fertile moment for local leftist politics, Ground Game LA also soared.—
Matt Hamilton,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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Sales of the Bronco Sport, built in Mexico, soared 55% to 11,886 sold.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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“Aspire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspire. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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