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
José Guerra, a Venezuelan economist, told us that graduates aspired to land PDVSA jobs.
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The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
The new season’s lead—Benedict Bridgerton, a louche aspiring artist played by Luke Thompson—would seem to present the ideal opportunity to switch things up.
—Judy Berman, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
The aspiring actor wore a classic black tuxedo on the red carpet and was captured kissing his mom on the cheek.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
For leaders of Fortune 500 Europe brands—and those who aspire to be them—this will be a one-stop shop for celebrating successes, learning from challenges and benchmarking strategies against those of their peers.
—Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
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The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
The new season’s lead—Benedict Bridgerton, a louche aspiring artist played by Luke Thompson—would seem to present the ideal opportunity to switch things up.
—Judy Berman, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
The aspiring actor wore a classic black tuxedo on the red carpet and was captured kissing his mom on the cheek.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
For leaders of Fortune 500 Europe brands—and those who aspire to be them—this will be a one-stop shop for celebrating successes, learning from challenges and benchmarking strategies against those of their peers.
—Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspire
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Augmentation pulls teachers, case managers, and maintenance workers away from their core duties, eroding programs intended to reduce recidivism and maintain humane conditions.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Prosecutors allege the defendants sold meal packs intended for vulnerable families overseas and exchanged millions in benefits for cash.—
Jennifer Nassour,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Growth in services consumption outpacing goods expenditure largely reflects rising average income levels and would likely have occurred even without policy support, said Duncan Wrigley, chief China economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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As the temperature rose, Mccullough said some workers clocked off at lunchtime, and other businesses closed early.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The project was planned to clear the area of outdated and dilapidated buildings, to attract new businesses and promote economic revitalization.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Set personal check‑ins on your calendar at the end of each week to review progress, plan adjustments and reflect on what worked and what didn’t.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Witt has ascended among MLB circles.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Jan. 2026
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Guests ascended the familiar staircase to the lobby, greeted immediately with margaritas and virgin palomas.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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It was closed by the county for the demolition, but now, if the bridge remains, residents hope that, with a little work, it can be revived.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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With the new headquarters, Chan explained, Bonhams hope to widen their base of collectors through their larger exhibition space and programming around how to start or improve a collection across art, jewelry, antiquities, wine and other collectibles.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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The good news on Sunday is that winds will turn southerly around lunchtime, bringing warmer air and sending temperatures climbing into the 50s, which would be within several degrees of the average high or 64 for the first day of February in Austin.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
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The more Cunningham continues to come into his own, the further Detroit’s ceiling continues to climb.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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This isn’t a place designed to impress from afar; it’s meant to be felt and experienced.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Google says the new setup is meant to reduce tab overload and interruptions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Gross margins soared to about 57% in Q1, up from roughly 40% in the same quarter last year.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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They’re set to soaring orchestral scores.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Aspire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspire. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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