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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
Everyone aspires to the level of confidence that quiets the fear of failure, impervious to what an audience might think.
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Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 11 Jan. 2026
Gilvydis, who aspires to play in college, remains focused on the process as the 59ers look to challenge for Northwest Crossroads Conference and sectional titles.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Quichotte aspires to woo a daytime-talk-show host, Salma R, the gorgeous and talented heir apparent to Oprah’s throne.
—Erin Somers, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
The Explorers class lets kids like Takara Childs, 9, who aspires to be a journalist or actor, shine.
—Samanta Habashy, IndyStar, 19 Dec. 2025
The all-electric third-generation also aspires to be spoken of in the same breath as the Porsche 911, and Alpine intends to keep its mid-engine driving dynamics, despite the jump to battery electric power.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2025
Every brand aspires to create a consistent hero product—and for Paige, that’s exactly what Transcend has become.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Dec. 2025
Still, the chapter said, the Seattle DSA aspires to operate like a political party.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 17 Nov. 2025
By fostering dialogue between these two groups and centering the voices of those with lived experience, the campaign aspires to prevent isolation and instead create space for connection, understanding, and genuine recovery.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 11 Jan. 2026
Gilvydis, who aspires to play in college, remains focused on the process as the 59ers look to challenge for Northwest Crossroads Conference and sectional titles.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Quichotte aspires to woo a daytime-talk-show host, Salma R, the gorgeous and talented heir apparent to Oprah’s throne.
—Erin Somers, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
The Explorers class lets kids like Takara Childs, 9, who aspires to be a journalist or actor, shine.
—Samanta Habashy, IndyStar, 19 Dec. 2025
The all-electric third-generation also aspires to be spoken of in the same breath as the Porsche 911, and Alpine intends to keep its mid-engine driving dynamics, despite the jump to battery electric power.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2025
Every brand aspires to create a consistent hero product—and for Paige, that’s exactly what Transcend has become.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Dec. 2025
Still, the chapter said, the Seattle DSA aspires to operate like a political party.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 17 Nov. 2025
By fostering dialogue between these two groups and centering the voices of those with lived experience, the campaign aspires to prevent isolation and instead create space for connection, understanding, and genuine recovery.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspires
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The company intends to move away from the low-volume manufacturing typical of the aviation industry.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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OpenAI intends to build and deploy at least 10 gigawatts of AI data centers with Nvidia’s systems.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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When wet clothes are placed near exterior walls—which are much colder than interior walls in the winter—moisture rises to the cold surface, creating the perfect conditions for trapping moisture and causing mold growth.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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During this season, sap rises to the top of the tree.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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Auditing two departments Calvo plans to establish a task force to audit Hialeah’s 911 operations, responding tor concerns from dispatchers about understaffing and slow response times.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Grace plans to use any earnings from Quinn’s sale to cover expenses of his upkeep, such as grain and veterinary bills.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
11 Jan. 2026
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Whatever happens, for now, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle still retain their titles and likely would at least until Prince William ascends to the throne.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
1 Jan. 2026
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Bing Crosby’s Ultimate Christmas ascends 7-5 with 59,000 equivalent album units (up 15%), while Nat King Cole’s The Christmas Song returns to the top 10 with an 11-6 jump (50,000, up 17%).—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
14 Dec. 2025
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Immediately after the Honda shifts from reverse into drive and begins to move ahead, that agent at the front of the vehicle, standing near the driver’s side headlight, pulls out a gun and aims at the driver.—
Devon Lum,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
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The company says the system aims to tackle persistent challenges in the hospitality industry, including labor shortages, inconsistent drink quality, and long service times.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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On Livonia Avenue, community navigator Troy Johnson climbs behind the wheel of the van, which functions as a mobile office for Brooklyn Justice Initiatives staff.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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SpaceX has opted to bring its Crew Dragon spacecraft home a few times before the relief crew arrives, but normally there’s a few days of handoff where the station population climbs to 11.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The radiant will rest low on the northern horizon after sunset, but soars high overhead during the pre-dawn peak-viewing hours.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
3 Jan. 2026
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Deep in the Carrizo Gorge and high above the desert floor soars the Goat Canyon train trestle — the world’s largest such bridge made entirely of wood, the better to withstand the harsh conditions of the Jacumba Mountains.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Aspires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspires. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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