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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 agency now aspires to test one or both on an Artemis III mission in low Earth orbit in 2027, to be followed by a landing on Artemis IV in 2028.
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Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
By dismantling the leadership within China’s army, for example, Xi clearly aspires to create a stronger and certainly more loyal military.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
On a campy and subversive new album featuring Bladee, the Ukrainian black metal artist aspires to make the notoriously forbidding genre a little warmer.
—Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 31 Mar. 2026
That's most obvious in Malaysia, which aspires to be Southeast Asia’s AI computing hub and has drawn investments and interest from tech giants like Microsoft, Google and Nvidia.
—ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
Ong said the production aspires to balance visceral impact with emotional depth.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Mike Christy/Getty Images An avid swimmer who aspires to one day complete the famous event from Alcatraz in San Francisco, Vitello scans his various baseball zones much like a lifeguard with eyes up, observing everything and everyone.
—CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Ponyboy wants to prove his manhood but also aspires to be a writer.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
But nothing can stop a teenager who aspires to play in the WNBA.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
By dismantling the leadership within China’s army, for example, Xi clearly aspires to create a stronger and certainly more loyal military.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
On a campy and subversive new album featuring Bladee, the Ukrainian black metal artist aspires to make the notoriously forbidding genre a little warmer.
—Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 31 Mar. 2026
That's most obvious in Malaysia, which aspires to be Southeast Asia’s AI computing hub and has drawn investments and interest from tech giants like Microsoft, Google and Nvidia.
—ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
Ong said the production aspires to balance visceral impact with emotional depth.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Mike Christy/Getty Images An avid swimmer who aspires to one day complete the famous event from Alcatraz in San Francisco, Vitello scans his various baseball zones much like a lifeguard with eyes up, observing everything and everyone.
—CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Ponyboy wants to prove his manhood but also aspires to be a writer.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
But nothing can stop a teenager who aspires to play in the WNBA.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspires
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The issue has grown pressing enough that NBA commissioner Adam Silver has said the league intends to curb some of the tanking by changing the lottery process.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The developer intends to complete the last of the townhomes in a first phase of the community by 2030, according to Planning Board documents.—
Joe Marusak
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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The 2025 standard deduction rises to $15,750 from $14,600 for single filers, $23,625 from $21,900 for head of household filers, and $31,500 from $29,200 for married filing jointly filers.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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In this moment the show all at once connects to its past, present and future — and once again rises to Heaviside heights.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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Now back in Kansas City, Strahm plans to settle back into his Midwest lifestyle.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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Fuller defeated Shawn Harris, who plans to challenge him again in November.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Or tackle the Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail, also known as the Stairway to Heaven, which ascends through bogland and blanket bog to a ridge with sweeping views across the Fermanagh landscape.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Like his father, Khamenei ascends to the office without the necessary religious credentials to do so.—
Ramin Mostaghim,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Amazon aims to have the best membership service in the world, and live sports have become a big part of it.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Hatfield said the cooperative aims to lease back its headquarters site, one of the smaller buildings on the campus, from any buyer.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The imagery climbs to the ceiling, transforming a transitional space into a moment of theater.—
Andrew Sessa,
Robb Report,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Wushan Goddess Elevator is 905 meters long, or nearly 3,000 feet, according to state media, and climbs the height of an 80-story building.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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Carr soars above the rim Fears set up Carr for three dunks that energized the Spartans and a pro-Michigan State crowd.—
Jonah Bronstein,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Moon, planet of emotions, soars into your 9th House of Philosophy today, encouraging you to explore ideas, cultures, or beliefs that soften sharp edges.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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