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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
Writer, wit, and raconteur, Fran Lebowitz aspired to the literary life at a young age.
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René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
From that moment on, Moser aspired to study Josi’s every move, to try and duplicate his game as much as possible.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 1 May 2026
An online obituary for Hissom describes her as a college student at CSU Sacramento who aspired to next attend medical school and become a psychiatrist.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Lucky has long aspired to become a lawyer, but the cost of college forced her to step away from school last fall and work full-time.
—J.d. Miles, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
For just as long, Poulakidas aspired to play in the NBA.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
That organization aspired to draw young people away from street violence.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Ikram, then a 21-year-old Hofstra University student who aspired to become a doctor, suffered devastating burns when the liquid was thrown directly at her face, her family said.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Gao Jiahui, a 20-year-old software engineering student in Tianjin, once aspired to become a coder after graduation.
—CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
From that moment on, Moser aspired to study Josi’s every move, to try and duplicate his game as much as possible.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 1 May 2026
An online obituary for Hissom describes her as a college student at CSU Sacramento who aspired to next attend medical school and become a psychiatrist.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Lucky has long aspired to become a lawyer, but the cost of college forced her to step away from school last fall and work full-time.
—J.d. Miles, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
For just as long, Poulakidas aspired to play in the NBA.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
That organization aspired to draw young people away from street violence.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Ikram, then a 21-year-old Hofstra University student who aspired to become a doctor, suffered devastating burns when the liquid was thrown directly at her face, her family said.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Gao Jiahui, a 20-year-old software engineering student in Tianjin, once aspired to become a coder after graduation.
—CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspired
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The blockade is intended to starve Iran of resources and force Tehran to reach a settlement ending its development of a nuclear weapon.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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The shoes also have a meshy upper fabric that’s intended to provide airflow to keep your feet cool, even in the summer heat, along with grooves on the outsole for flexibility.—
Natalie LaBarbera,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Both have been competing for California’s pivotal Latino vote, and the former Los Angeles mayor’s attacks have become increasingly aggressive as Becerra has ascended in the governor’s race.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Graham, a San Antonio native, began his NBA career with the Pelicans in 2011 as basketball operations intern and ascended through the ranks to become general manager in 2024.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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On March 15th, while Hitler spoke from a palace balcony to hundreds of thousands of ecstatic Austrians, Heidi’s father planned escapes for his family.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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That told me that the CTA planned — or at least hoped — to eventually extend the line from Midway to Ford City.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The Hoosiers have climbed out of that hole thanks to Cignetti.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Admission has steadily climbed since 2023, underscoring the interest in theatrical experiences.—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Patients and the company had hoped the therapy could move into an FDA review based on existing evidence, a hope that was dashed Monday.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Wild sold the Beer Twigs during the regular season, but the team has seen an uptick in sales since the games rose in importance.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Courts were backed up, the jail population rose once again, and absenteeism became rampant among corrections officers.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Milan’s defeat on Sunday lunchtime meant Inter could clinch the Scudetto with a draw against Parma.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Interestingly enough, his rise as a baseball player meant making the ultimate personal sacrifice.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Because of downsizing, wait times on the 1-800 number soared last year, with reports of hours-long holds.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita laid waste to drilling, transport and refining facilities around the Gulf of Mexico coast in 2005, gas prices soared in the South, Midwest and along the East Coast, which depended heavily on crude and refined gas produced in or near the gulf.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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“Aspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspired. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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