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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
José Guerra, a Venezuelan economist, told us that graduates aspired to land PDVSA jobs.
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The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
In the process, Pahlavi also aspired to raise his public profile.
—Eric Lob, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
For a time growing up, Gu aspired to join the cross-country team at Stanford, but her skiing talent won out.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
Vince imagined the sparkling space would serve as an incubator for his new startup ventures and aspired to take over the top floor.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Bell played Nikki, one of the club’s main performers, and Christina Aguilera played Ali, who aspired to perform at the club.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
For political wives, the inauguration coat is an agenda-setter – the first statement on how someone who may or may not have aspired to be a public symbol will navigate the always-tricky, often exasperating act of using clothes to elucidate or complement her husband’s administration.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 2 Jan. 2026
Bi originally aspired to become a writer.
—Dennis Zhou, New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2025
Beckstrom, her ex-boyfriend told NBC News, aspired to be an FBI special agent.
—Gary Grumbach, NBC news, 2 Dec. 2025
The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
In the process, Pahlavi also aspired to raise his public profile.
—Eric Lob, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
For a time growing up, Gu aspired to join the cross-country team at Stanford, but her skiing talent won out.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
Vince imagined the sparkling space would serve as an incubator for his new startup ventures and aspired to take over the top floor.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Bell played Nikki, one of the club’s main performers, and Christina Aguilera played Ali, who aspired to perform at the club.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
For political wives, the inauguration coat is an agenda-setter – the first statement on how someone who may or may not have aspired to be a public symbol will navigate the always-tricky, often exasperating act of using clothes to elucidate or complement her husband’s administration.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 2 Jan. 2026
Bi originally aspired to become a writer.
—Dennis Zhou, New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2025
Beckstrom, her ex-boyfriend told NBC News, aspired to be an FBI special agent.
—Gary Grumbach, NBC news, 2 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspired
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Delhi’s water supply has long been an issue, and in 1993 the government of the day launched the Yamuna Action Plan, a clean-up strategy intended to overhaul the city’s sewage treatment.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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Klapper said the structure was erected inside the Rhein-Center shopping mall and was originally intended to challenge the record for the largest drink coaster construction ever built.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
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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With the release of his sophomore album, Fly, in October 2024, singer-songwriter and composer Michael Mayo ascended to new artistic heights.—
Jordan-Marie Smith,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2026
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Lutnick once planned a trip to Epstein’s private island in December 2012, according to email records.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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Many other demonstrations were planned for students and others to gather at city centers, statehouses and churches across the country.—
KIMBERLEE KRUESI,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Point Loma Nazarene’s women’s basketball team improved to 14-4 and climbed back on top of the PacWest Conference standings with a 10-2 mark after beating Azusa Pacific (80-55) and contender Vanguard (59-57) last week.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Silver and platinum prices have also climbed alongside gold, reflecting broader investor interest in hard assets.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Eagle numbers rose significantly first in the 1990s, then continued to increase.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Alcoholic Sparkling Wines For Valentine’s Day Do Epic Sh*t sparkling wine now comes in a 'pretty in pink' rose as well, available at the end of January 2026.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 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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The business has made Caterpillar a runaway winner in a market where investors are hungry for AI-adjacent companies after valuations of major technology and semiconductor companies soared.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While some took his statement in good faith and wished Ye well on his recovery journey, others were more skeptical and questioned the timing of this apology, given that his upcoming album, Bully, is slated to drop January 30.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2026
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Rolland said he's spent a decent amount of time at a neighboring laundromat in recent months and had wished there was a spot like Plant Joy Deli to stop in while waiting for clothes to dry.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Aspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspired. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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