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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
Notwithstanding the death of her husband some years ago, these look like the golden years — very golden, as glowingly lensed by DP Virginie Surdej — to which pretty much everyone aspires.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Within this paradigm, Brazil aspires to help steer the trajectory of global governance and development.
—Hussein Kalout, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025
His new movie, Highest 2 Lowest, aspires to no such distinction.
—Zak Cheney-Rice, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
Being recruited by Belichick and Colorado coach Deion Sanders, two NFL legends, was a surreal experience for Sadler, who aspires to be a two-way player in the mold of former Buffaloes star Travis Hunter.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
With a mix of sequels, drama and laughs, the industry aspires to offer something for everyone.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Rifenburg isn’t surprised that Briggs aspires to be a surgeon.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Smallbone portrays the cunning William Fairfax, a friend and romantic rival to George, who moves effortlessly in the world of the British upper class to which Washington aspires.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
The Greater Bay Area aspires to be the Chinese version of Silicon Valley, combining its density of innovative tech companies with an unmatched supplier and manufacturing capacity for rapidly converting ideas into hardware.
—Bryan Penprase, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Guy Lodge, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Within this paradigm, Brazil aspires to help steer the trajectory of global governance and development.
—Hussein Kalout, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025
His new movie, Highest 2 Lowest, aspires to no such distinction.
—Zak Cheney-Rice, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
Being recruited by Belichick and Colorado coach Deion Sanders, two NFL legends, was a surreal experience for Sadler, who aspires to be a two-way player in the mold of former Buffaloes star Travis Hunter.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
With a mix of sequels, drama and laughs, the industry aspires to offer something for everyone.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Rifenburg isn’t surprised that Briggs aspires to be a surgeon.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Smallbone portrays the cunning William Fairfax, a friend and romantic rival to George, who moves effortlessly in the world of the British upper class to which Washington aspires.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
The Greater Bay Area aspires to be the Chinese version of Silicon Valley, combining its density of innovative tech companies with an unmatched supplier and manufacturing capacity for rapidly converting ideas into hardware.
—Bryan Penprase, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspires
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Good Good intends to build a digital clubhouse for its followers and play a more active role in their golfing lives.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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With money tight after an unpleasant divorce, Clara intends to sell her mother’s apartment — which her late father left in her name — in a matter of weeks.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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Buy before his price rises multiple rounds.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Following the Toronto premiere, the team plans an extensive international festival run and theatrical releases across multiple countries.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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Schroeck said some current faculty will teach the courses online and the school plans to hire six new professors over the next three years to supplement the staff.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The family is expected to remain there and not move to Buckingham Palace when William ascends to the throne.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Sep. 2025
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In Jewish mysticism, sleep is described as a time when the soul ascends to connect with higher realms.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
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According to a five-pillar plan shared with CNBC, Cruz also aims to create federal standards for AI, prevent AI from being used in harmful ways such as scams, allow free speech and address ethical concerns.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Slate Auto, which is also funded by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and General Catalyst, aims to bring modular, fully customizable electric trucks to market.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ohio climbs after a home win against West Virginia and now has put together two solid performances against Power 4 opponents.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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His 3-year-old grandson, Aaron Jennings, climbs the opposite chair and bounces on its spongy base, giggling.—
Neal Rubin,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Greenway Trail system crosses meadows, soars over bridges, ducks under roads, and meanders streamside with ample benches and picnic spots along the way.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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Layer on search fees, advisory services, retention bonuses, and the inevitable legal and PR bills, and the price tag quickly soars into the tens of millions.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Aspires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspires. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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