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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
For the first time since the liberal international order’s creation, its leaders aspired to make the system truly global.
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Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Cowley aspired to raise the status of American writing as a whole.
—Michael Gorra, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
From the start, Yukitoshi Arai told CNN, Takaichi aspired to be like Margaret Thatcher.
—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
Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Cowley aspired to raise the status of American writing as a whole.
—Michael Gorra, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
From the start, Yukitoshi Arai told CNN, Takaichi aspired to be like Margaret Thatcher.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspired
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This document is intended for CNBC Pro subscribers only and is not for distribution to the general public.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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Then in the second quarter, Rodgers’ pass intended for DK Metcalf sailed high and was easily intercepted by safety RJ Mickens.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Take part in the grand strategy, spanning from the onset of the Hundred Years' War to 1837, the year Queen Victoria ascended to the throne, and use diplomacy, military conquest, or trade to achieve the best outcome for your nation.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
1 Nov. 2025
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The queen consort, who ascended the throne in September 2022 alongside her husband King Charles III, often gravitates to brooches as a signature accessory for her attire, holding both sentimental meaning and historic significance.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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McConnell ordered that the administration use Section 32 funds to make up the difference between the 65% of benefits the administration planned to pay by using the contingency fund and the full value of the benefits.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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Pedro had planned to spend October 19, the day of the Louvre heist, at the famed museum with his mother and grandfather.—
Caroline Baum,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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The majority of the deportees, however, walked out of the reception center and climbed back onto the same buses that brought them from the airport.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Pretty cut and dry on the surface, but how Colorado has climbed to the top of the standings might give some people pause about making that statement.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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Taking a glance at global markets overnight, Asia-Pacific markets rose, tracking Wall Street gains after AMD’s third-quarter earnings beat lifted artificial intelligence stocks.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The figure rose to a record high of 55 percent in 2022 and 2023.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Barr’s unconventional campaign, meant to make an argument against gerrymandering producing deeply partisan districts, made national headlines.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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This season was meant to be the biggest of Gjoshe’s young career.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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On first-and-goal, Benjamin soared into the Rose Bowl sky for Jameis Winston’s lob into the end zone.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Layoffs in October soared A new report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas found that layoffs in October were up 175% from a year prior and 183% from September.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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When things later calmed down, Mossack Fonseca did resign from some clients that wished to leave.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The pair have been married for 51 years, according to an Instagram post from April 2025, in which Arlene wished a happy 80th birthday to Robert.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Aspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspired. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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