1
as in to intend
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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2
as in to rise
to move or extend upward
a tower aspiring towards the heavens
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Recent Examples of aspire
His career offers insights about statesmanship and provides guidance for all aspiring leaders.
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John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
Mia Ellis plays the aspiring writer Jennifer, and actors Melanie Brezill, Leovina Charles and Onye Eme-Akwari each play three to four roles.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
For 100 years or more, Compton has been home to the aspiring working class, evolving from a white to a Black and now majority Latino community that still maintains a strong Black presence.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
There are four shops where aspiring wizards and curious muggles can check out — wizarding gear shop Les Galeries Mirifiques, candy shop K. Rammelle, wand shop Baguettes Magique and Ministry of Magic giftshop Tour En Floo.
—Samantha Neely, USA Today, 22 May 2025
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John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
Mia Ellis plays the aspiring writer Jennifer, and actors Melanie Brezill, Leovina Charles and Onye Eme-Akwari each play three to four roles.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
For 100 years or more, Compton has been home to the aspiring working class, evolving from a white to a Black and now majority Latino community that still maintains a strong Black presence.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
There are four shops where aspiring wizards and curious muggles can check out — wizarding gear shop Les Galeries Mirifiques, candy shop K. Rammelle, wand shop Baguettes Magique and Ministry of Magic giftshop Tour En Floo.
—Samantha Neely, USA Today, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspire
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The move is expected to impact millions of borrowers who haven’t paid their loans for approximately nine months, and the Trump administration intends to garnish a portion of workers’ wages if their loans remain unpaid.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The live-action Lilo & Stitch was originally intended to to go straight to Disney+, helping to explain its modest $100 million production budget.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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This surge reflects growing investor confidence in NuScale’s distinctive position within the nuclear energy industry, propelled by rising electricity demand amid the AI boom and the swift progression of global electrification.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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But rising temperatures also appear to be making many species smaller.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
23 May 2025
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In both mishaps, the upper stage, the vehicle where astronauts and cargo would ride, came apart mere minutes into its flight instead of landing as planned in the Indian Ocean.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Those who stayed were treated to an unexpected, magical celebration, especially the bride and groom, who had allowed the stress of wedding planning to be washed away.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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This frame, the cut ascends one space from No. 3 to No. 2.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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And importantly, the robot can also turn to either side, adopt a skipping gait, and even ascend small steps.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
23 May 2025
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But Braves fans hoping to see pre-surgery Strider will need to be patient, as Snitker has said many times and did again Tuesday.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Steele, 29, hopes to be around the team as much as possible in the coming months, aiming to return to Wrigley Field every other homestand.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Situate feeders away from tree limbs and in areas that don’t allow squirrels to climb or jump to them-- that means at least 10 to 15 feet from tree limbs, rooflines and decks.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
21 May 2025
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Wright began climbing buildings in 2018 to cope with post-traumatic stress disorder resulting from his years of service in the Army.—
Lillian Ali,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 May 2025
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This might mean using AI to translate poetry from unfamiliar cultures, diving into scientific fields outside your expertise, or engaging with philosophical questions that stretch your thinking.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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That means traveling on weekdays and taking the deal-seeking approach.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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Picking up the team options on Hartenstein and Dort would send them soaring over the $206.7 million luxury-tax line and dangerously close to the $215.5 million first apron.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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In fiscal year 2024, its data center revenue jumped 217% year-over-year, driven by soaring demand across the U.S., Europe, and Gulf States.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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“Aspire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspire. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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