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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 show is produced by V-Day, a global activist group that aspires to use art to help end violence against women and the Earth.
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Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
But Lockwood aspires to a few residual insights.
—Eric Olson
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
Still, this past August, 80,000 people converged in the Nevada desert to set up what aspires to be a peaceful global village.
—Dennis Hinkamp, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
In the show, Rory Gilmore aspires to be a journalist and later pursues a career in journalism.
—Makayla Coffee, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Through these initiatives, the 30th Busan International Film Festival aspires to be a true celebration of cinema that maximizes the collective experience of theater experiences for the audience.
—Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Another is in her 30s, a makeup artist named Angele (Ella Rumpf), who aspires to become a writer.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
But Lockwood aspires to a few residual insights.
—Eric Olson
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
Still, this past August, 80,000 people converged in the Nevada desert to set up what aspires to be a peaceful global village.
—Dennis Hinkamp, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
In the show, Rory Gilmore aspires to be a journalist and later pursues a career in journalism.
—Makayla Coffee, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Through these initiatives, the 30th Busan International Film Festival aspires to be a true celebration of cinema that maximizes the collective experience of theater experiences for the audience.
—Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Another is in her 30s, a makeup artist named Angele (Ella Rumpf), who aspires to become a writer.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspires
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In reference to the discipline issue, JCPS defended its policies but also asked if the Office for Civil Rights intends to dissolve the resolution agreement the district entered into under the previous administration.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Once the league launches, Cole intends to inject playoff stakes at different times of the year, rather than waiting for October.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
2 Oct. 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,
4 Oct. 2025
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Joseph of Egypt tells the Old Testament story about Joseph (Adam Hamshi), who, betrayed by jealous brothers, defies all expectations and rises to incredible power in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In an interview with Ars Technica, Fiaschetti said the company plans to keep Arcs in orbit for extended periods, ready to descend when called upon.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Oct. 2025
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Prosecutors requested a 30-year sentence, and the Justice Department plans to appeal Boardman's decision.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Add Trans Forming Liberty to her list of signature, historic artistic achievements–and standing up to the federal government and censorship, and for trans visibility–and Sherald ascends to the stature of most accomplished and important painter this millennium.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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This includes the grueling Asgard Pass, which ascends 2,000 vertical feet in less than a mile (look out for mountain goats and have an offline map handy).—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
17 Sep. 2025
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Now, Stern, who co-founded Apple Fitness+ and previously oversaw Ford's subscription services, aims to upgrade Peloton's products in an effort to match its wide range of class types with its hardware.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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China's Tianwen 3 mission aims to launch in late 2028 and return Mars material to Earth in 2031.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Many have hike-able trails, tours, markets, shopping, or climbs to lookout points.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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But there is immense power in showing their whole selves—the broken parts, the regrets, the slow climbs back to light.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The track soars 58-2, with downloads gaining by 1,434% compared to the previous week, streaming by 235%, radio airplay by 941%, and video views by 411%.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
24 Sep. 2025
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That is the time to create, not under duress when the risk soars disproportionately to the rewards.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Aspires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspires. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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