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
Plus, sorry to the folks who aspire to that Jane Austen type of love, but life doesn't always work out that way, okay?
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Jessica Wang, EW.com, 13 June 2025
The aspiring costume designer came to the market with an out-of-town friend despite her father’s warning against the neighborhood’s dangers given the protests.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Supreme Court Justice Curtis Farber declared the mistrial after the judge said the jury could not reach a verdict on a third count, which charged Weinstein with raping aspiring actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 13 June 2025
Brody played Nikolai, lead singer of the aspiring rock band Low Shoulder.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 9 June 2025
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Jessica Wang, EW.com, 13 June 2025
The aspiring costume designer came to the market with an out-of-town friend despite her father’s warning against the neighborhood’s dangers given the protests.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Supreme Court Justice Curtis Farber declared the mistrial after the judge said the jury could not reach a verdict on a third count, which charged Weinstein with raping aspiring actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 13 June 2025
Brody played Nikolai, lead singer of the aspiring rock band Low Shoulder.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspire
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No, Squid Game was not intended to be three seasons.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Striped Button-downs Nautical stripes have been making major waves this summer (no pun intended), especially in the form of a breezy button-down top.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2025
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That, however, may be a blessing in disguise that allows Fatu to rise up the ranks on SmackDown even quicker than expected.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2025
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If there is not rain in the forecast, plan to irrigate during the morning hours.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 June 2025
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For example, many world cruises planned for 2025 and 2026 have seen major changes due to the need to avoid certain parts of the world.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Under Udoka’s watch, ascending players Alperen Şengün and Amen Thompson have earned league honors (All-Star selection and All-Defense, respectively), and experienced players have also improved their game; Dillon Brooks had the best shooting season of his career.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Voluntary abdication has a precedent in Belgium: King Philippe ascended the throne in 2013 at age 53 after his father, King Albert II, abdicated at 79 due to health concerns.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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Here’s hoping for more novels with Mrs. Blossom in the lead.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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The United States had once hoped to distance Belarus from their Russian relations during the first Trump administration, but Lukashenko won in a landslide victory in 2020 that has been criticized for being neither free nor fair.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
21 June 2025
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Armed with picks Nos. 8 (own), 19 (via Milwaukee), 22 (via Atlanta), 26 (via New York), 27 (via Houston) and 36 (own), Brooklyn had enough assets to potentially climb the draft board if needed.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2025
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Innovative Technology of Oklo The demand for electricity is anticipated to climb sharply in the upcoming years, and nuclear energy is emerging as a compelling solution.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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That could mean even greater affordability for smaller businesses adopting AI for their businesses.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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New York mayoral elections use the ranked choice voting system, meaning voters can rank up to five candidates.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Preston Fore Leadership Modelo Especial soared to be the #1 beer in America.—
Lionel Lim,
Fortune,
22 June 2025
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Heat index values in the Midwest will soar into the triple digits this afternoon, with some areas experiencing feels-like temperatures closer to 105-110 degrees.—
Daniel Peck,
ABC News,
21 June 2025
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“Aspire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspire. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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