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
This may do little to assuage the concerns of those who do not aspire to become a musician and whose current job seems likely to be replaced by AI.
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Adam Ozimek, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
Ponyboy wants to prove his manhood but also aspires to be a writer.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
As Warren Buffett leaves the investing stage, an aspiring successor is trying to emulate him — again.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Still, the world does not always accept this limitation, insisting instead that writers go before the public to aspire and entertain.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
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Adam Ozimek, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
Ponyboy wants to prove his manhood but also aspires to be a writer.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
As Warren Buffett leaves the investing stage, an aspiring successor is trying to emulate him — again.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Still, the world does not always accept this limitation, insisting instead that writers go before the public to aspire and entertain.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspire
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Besides, Saddam Hussein intended to start up his WMD programs as soon as the heat was off.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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It is not intended as legal advice.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Tan first rose to fame in the ’80s and ’90s as one of Singapore’s top male models, gracing magazine covers and campaigns across Asia.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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That is to say that the way the current system is set up distorts the healthcare economy in ways that don’t allow for much price competition, with ever-rising insurance premiums as the result.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Add all that to ideal daytime temps in the mid-70s, and a low chance of showers before the rainy season begins around June, and your last-minute CDMX trip practically plans itself.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Lebuhn, with last week’s filing, was charged in a criminal information — as opposed to a grand jury indictment — which is typically an indication that a defendant plans to plead guilty.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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His star finally began to ascend in 2018, when he was invited to participate in the Fifty-Seventh Carnegie International.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Mar. 2026
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If that is indeed the case, the Jets have the funds to keep him on an ascending offensive line that will likely continue to get better.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Officials hope that by analyzing the results of NASA's experiment, space agencies will be better positioned to repeat the maneuver.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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The economists hope that, like some past technologies, AI could be leveraged in ways to improve human performance in existing jobs while also creating all sorts of new jobs for people to do.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
10 Mar. 2026
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Forecast highs climb from the lower 80s Wednesday to the mid-80s Thursday through Sunday as a strong ridge of high pressure builds across the West.—
Joe Ruch,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area plans to shut down its winter operations several weeks earlier than usual as temperatures in the Boise area climb around 20 degrees above average next week, adding to a challenging season marked by warm weather and little snow.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Mar. 2026
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The purchase for an undisclosed sum is meant to boost Anduril’s capabilities in space domain awareness, battle management and fire control.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The judge dismissed the charges with prejudice, meaning that the case cannot be retried.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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With the official arrival of spring next week, a new section of trail in Clear Creek Canyon featuring soaring rock walls and cascading rapids is beckoning Front Range runners, cyclists, walkers and families with baby strollers.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, chronic absenteeism — which the state defines as missing 18 school days — soared to 29% of students in the 2022-23 school year.—
Jake Shore,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Aspire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspire. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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