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
Plus, sorry to the folks who aspire to that Jane Austen type of love, but life doesn't always work out that way, okay?
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Jessica Wang, EW.com, 13 June 2025
The aspiring costume designer came to the market with an out-of-town friend despite her father’s warning against the neighborhood’s dangers given the protests.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Supreme Court Justice Curtis Farber declared the mistrial after the judge said the jury could not reach a verdict on a third count, which charged Weinstein with raping aspiring actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 13 June 2025
Brody played Nikolai, lead singer of the aspiring rock band Low Shoulder.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 9 June 2025
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Jessica Wang, EW.com, 13 June 2025
The aspiring costume designer came to the market with an out-of-town friend despite her father’s warning against the neighborhood’s dangers given the protests.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Supreme Court Justice Curtis Farber declared the mistrial after the judge said the jury could not reach a verdict on a third count, which charged Weinstein with raping aspiring actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 13 June 2025
Brody played Nikolai, lead singer of the aspiring rock band Low Shoulder.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspire
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The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The homogeneity is intended to equal the playing field while allowing independent management strategies to still play a part as the machines are pushed to the limit over the course of the Earth’s complete rotation on its axis.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
16 June 2025
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The summit comes amid rising international tensions, as Trump and other allies continue their quest for a peace accord between Russia and Ukraine -- and amid the deadly fighting between Israel and Iran.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
16 June 2025
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However, Florida residents have already seen their electric bills rise by 20% over the last five years.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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SpaceX was initially talking about a constellation of 12,000 satellites but now plans a fleet of 42,000 spacecraft.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 June 2025
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Remember, Osama bin Laden hid in Sudan, bombed our embassies there, and planned his 9/11 attack.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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Under Udoka’s watch, ascending players Alperen Şengün and Amen Thompson have earned league honors (All-Star selection and All-Defense, respectively), and experienced players have also improved their game; Dillon Brooks had the best shooting season of his career.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Voluntary abdication has a precedent in Belgium: King Philippe ascended the throne in 2013 at age 53 after his father, King Albert II, abdicated at 79 due to health concerns.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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The move came after Syria's Foreign Ministry said that Israeli jets had struck a Syrian air base that Turkey reportedly hoped to use.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2025
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There are teams still knee-deep in a full rebuild that don’t realistically have a shot at the playoffs, but hope to get there and become more competitive, such as the Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Trump repeatedly referred to Biden tripping on March 19, 2021, while climbing the steps of Air Force One, which his press secretary at the time blamed on the wind, according to ABC News.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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Brent crude future prices, another top measure of oil prices, also climbed more than 8%.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
13 June 2025
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This is what 42% containment means Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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Elon Musk may have walked back parts of his recent social media tirade against President Donald Trump, but that doesn't mean the two have mended things behind the scenes.—
Linda Marx,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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In 2024, its value soared by 120%, surpassing the $100,000 threshold in December.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Speeches will soar on promises of boundless possibility in the terrain ahead.—
Francine A. LeFrak,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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“Aspire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspire. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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