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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
From the start, Yukitoshi Arai told CNN, Takaichi aspired to be like Margaret Thatcher.
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Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
But to many, this now seems like the promise of another era, and an idea even America’s leaders believe needs to be mourned or revived, rather than celebrated or aspired to in our time.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The ability to criticize, question, protest, and even mock those in power is foundational to what America has always aspired to be.
—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
Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
But to many, this now seems like the promise of another era, and an idea even America’s leaders believe needs to be mourned or revived, rather than celebrated or aspired to in our time.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The ability to criticize, question, protest, and even mock those in power is foundational to what America has always aspired to be.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspired
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In 1898, architect René Binet unveiled his design for the Porte Monumentale, a grand three-legged archway intended to serve as the entrance portal to the upcoming 1900 Paris Exposition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Qualcomm calls the new chips AI200 and AI250, and they’re intended for generative AI inference in data centers.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Council members declined to appoint a mayor pro tem after Bass ascended to the mayoral position.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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As the Nuggets ascended, Golden State was gradually stripped of its parts, weakened by the inevitability of time and business.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
22 Oct. 2025
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Like other key aspects of the agreement, that influx did not go exactly as planned.—
Hana Kiros,
The Atlantic,
27 Oct. 2025
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The bill is expected to support the addition of 10,000 new ICE agents over the next five years, with recruitment and onboarding planned to reach full integration by FY 2029.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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The 35-year-old Olympic gold medalist has rapidly climbed to the top of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, or UFC.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
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The curious newcomer, likely a recently independent cub, climbed a tree near the perimeter fence — a favorite activity for adventurous young bears — and wandered in from the neighboring 67-acre Sequoia Park forest.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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In August, car insurance rose by the smallest annual rate in three years – but that still amounted to a hefty near-5% jump, well above the overall inflation rate.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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New Jerseyans’ electricity rates rose roughly 20% at the start of June as a result of price-setting capacity auctions—the market where power producers are paid to guarantee future supply.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Heather Demers tried the popular good luck McDonald’s French fries hack—which is meant to improve IVF success rates, though with no scientific backing—and was stunned when over 300 family members, friends and even strangers joined in to show their support.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Daylight saving time was introduced in the United States in 1918 with the Standard Time Act, which was meant to lower fuel costs during the First World War.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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Good Will hunting Dodgers catcher Will Smith made his debut on Planet Earth 20 years after Carlton Fisk’s legendary Game 6 homer in 1975 soared its way into World Series lore.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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The rule change, which took effect last fall, came just as San Diego was already re-evaluating Phase Two of Pure Water, because conservation has depressed local water demand and construction costs have soared.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Following Voigt’s resignation, the Miss USA organization thanked Voigt for her time in the role and wished her well in a statement obtained by PEOPLE.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Though wistful, Letterman wished Karapanos well in retirement.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Aspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspired. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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