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as in intends
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 rises
to move or extend upward
a tower aspiring towards the heavens
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Recent Examples of aspires
The serious journalism Margaret aspires to do is splintering under our distrust of who controls the megaphones.
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Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Featuring odes to such heartland institutions as the Tennessee Titans and Walmart, the latter depicted as a holy mecca where any problem can be solved, The Breadwinner aspires to John Hughes family-style humor without any of the genuine hilarity that filmmaker produced.
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Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2026
Griffith aspires to be a White House correspondent.
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Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
And yet everything SpaceX aspires to accomplish in the next quarter of a century, all of its enormous valuation, is predicated on a new launch vehicle.
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ArsTechnica,
18 May 2026
However, like Ukraine, Moldova has aligned itself with the West and aspires to join the European Union.
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ABC News,
16 May 2026
Similarly, Russia aspires to build drones into a separate branch of its military, a sign that both sides see the war as a battle of machines.
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Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
The team aspires to help users realize that device usage in 2026 doesn’t have to be tethered to the old-school, traditional charging process.
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Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Looking ahead, Jurzee aspires to become a paramedic.
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The Star
may 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2026
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Featuring odes to such heartland institutions as the Tennessee Titans and Walmart, the latter depicted as a holy mecca where any problem can be solved, The Breadwinner aspires to John Hughes family-style humor without any of the genuine hilarity that filmmaker produced.
—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2026
Griffith aspires to be a White House correspondent.
—
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
And yet everything SpaceX aspires to accomplish in the next quarter of a century, all of its enormous valuation, is predicated on a new launch vehicle.
—
ArsTechnica,
18 May 2026
However, like Ukraine, Moldova has aligned itself with the West and aspires to join the European Union.
—
ABC News,
16 May 2026
Similarly, Russia aspires to build drones into a separate branch of its military, a sign that both sides see the war as a battle of machines.
—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
The team aspires to help users realize that device usage in 2026 doesn’t have to be tethered to the old-school, traditional charging process.
—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Looking ahead, Jurzee aspires to become a paramedic.
—
The Star
may 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspires
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The exercise intends to transform abstract ideas into a more concrete lifestyle plan.
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Minott also intends to sign a new two-year, $9 million deal to return to the Nets, with a team option in the second season, according to ESPN.
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And by the 12th year, this number rises to $113,000, exceeding the median salary for graduate degree-holders in the state, according to the data released by the UC’s Institutional Research and Academic Planning department.
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Timeline Tuesday, July 7-Thursday, July 16The last-quarter moon rises around midnight on July 7, leaving the evening sky dark and beginning July’s best stargazing window.
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This would work much like corporate pensions that were phased out in favor of 401(k) plans more than 40 years ago.
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That is likely to draw sharp rebukes from fiscal hawks and other conservatives who question whether billions in tax dollars should be used to pick up costs that would otherwise be paid by enrollees or by the supplemental insurance plans many purchase to do so.
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The trail to the summit ascends the mountain’s south ridge.
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An elevator ascends from the entrance vestibule to the main level, where an open living room flows into a dining area with a separate seating nook and fireplace.
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That's significant because the nonprofit aims to reduce the stigma of mental health disorders, especially among Asian American families.
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As Europe seeks to expand its position in advanced semiconductor technologies, the new partnership aims to create a production environment capable of supporting both startups and established companies working on photonic chip innovations.
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Long before the sun climbs high, a boat eases into the waters of Lake Maumelle.
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Matt Damon climbs into a Trojan horse for a bit filmed for Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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Within seconds, cheers echo across the mountain valley as a vehicle soars through the sky before plummeting down below.
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Last to note, Jupiter, our planet of expansion, soars into the kingdom of Leo from June 30 until July 26, 2027.
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“Aspires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspires. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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