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as in intended
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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as in ascended
to move or extend upward
a tower aspiring towards the heavens
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Recent Examples of aspired
The ability to criticize, question, protest, and even mock those in power is foundational to what America has always aspired to be.
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Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
The ability to criticize, question, protest, and even mock those in power is foundational to what America has always aspired to be.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Feldman told reporters in May that the startup aspired to go public in 2025.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
In both cases, their cultish devotion to a spouse has generated enduring curiosity, part of which may be envy, since many women have aspired to serve as a muse to genius.
—Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
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.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 18 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
Quite impressive for a woman who initially aspired to be a flight attendant but couldn’t meet the height requirements.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
An opportunity to join the super-rich and a lifestyle to which the duke had long aspired, a supply of available women, a chance to make money himself, and someone who would bankroll his life as well as settle his ex-wife’s debts.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
The ability to criticize, question, protest, and even mock those in power is foundational to what America has always aspired to be.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Feldman told reporters in May that the startup aspired to go public in 2025.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
In both cases, their cultish devotion to a spouse has generated enduring curiosity, part of which may be envy, since many women have aspired to serve as a muse to genius.
—Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
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.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 18 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
Quite impressive for a woman who initially aspired to be a flight attendant but couldn’t meet the height requirements.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
An opportunity to join the super-rich and a lifestyle to which the duke had long aspired, a supply of available women, a chance to make money himself, and someone who would bankroll his life as well as settle his ex-wife’s debts.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspired
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Well, that’s what the aforementioned six-week process is intended to reveal.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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These are intended for young players who are in the first team, or those from the academy who are training with Ruben Amorim’s squad.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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According to the outlet, Princess Kate had ascended the stairs for a closer look at the cockpit and appeared to assure her guide that her shoes wouldn't stop her.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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That group still reports to Hron, who ascended to the CTO role in July 2024.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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In an exclusive interview with WWD, Bruno Pavlovsky, president of fashion and president of Chanel SAS, said the brand planned to add new faces to its roster, but would also maintain its relationships with longtime brand ambassadors.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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But, remember, Yahya Sinwar planned October 7th.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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After declining in 2023-24 from the highs of the 2022-23 academic year, the percentage of principals and superintendents who left their districts climbed back up last school year.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Ahead of us was another staircase, this one stone, which climbed up the front of the tallest of the three pyramids around the plaza.—
Simon Willis,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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Major stock indexes rose Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing at a record, securing themselves a positive month.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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In stock markets abroad, indexes rose in Europe following a mixed finish in Asia.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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And more people meant more masking tape, more numbers stuck to the chests of anyone who would allow it.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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This, coupled with a professional ban in her home country, meant that a boxing career seemed almost unthinkable for someone like Brækhus, even after becoming European champion and a world silver medalist.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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What Kentucky House Bill 90 does Freestanding birthing centers, which have soared in popularity around the country in recent years, are separate from hospitals, providing a midwifery model of care with a focus on labor, delivery and the immediate postpartum period.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Reuters reported that membership in the GenZ 212, which derived its name from Morocco’s area code, has soared in recent days—jumping from 3,000 last week to 130,000 on Thursday.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Khalid was born mortal, but was given an immortal life when his father placed his soul into the body of Hunbish, a child that the Goryeo girl once wished to save.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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The pain was so bad at some points that Ozzy wished for death.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Aspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspired. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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