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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
Asher Bende plans to major in music education and aspires to become a music educator.
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Tillman has taken the time to chronicle his own journey from a traditional Republican to a mouthpiece for an administration that aspires to lock up its foes, shut down independent media, and beat peaceful protesters.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
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.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 6 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
But nothing can stop a teenager who aspires to play in the WNBA.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Tillman has taken the time to chronicle his own journey from a traditional Republican to a mouthpiece for an administration that aspires to lock up its foes, shut down independent media, and beat peaceful protesters.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
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.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 6 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
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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That’s not a spoiler, because the six-episode limited series never intends for viewers to entertain the possibility that one of its two main characters only exists within the other’s mind.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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Hochman told reporters Monday that his office intends to seek an order that would allow the medical examiner's office to release the report into the teen's death.—
Andrew Blankstein,
NBC news,
20 Apr. 2026
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When demand rises, so will supply, advocates say, and the economies of scale will kick in and help lower upfront prices.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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As war burns across England, an army of commoners rises to face the King’s might in a fight for justice and survival, led by Garfield’s protagonist.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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Students in the class this semester are redesigning the AI agent to smooth out some kinks, and Ipeirotis plans to use it in all his future classes.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Carriers have also been pulling back on their capacity growth plans to cut costs, which can drive up airfare when fewer seats are for sale.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Upon entering, you’re immediately led to a beech staircase that ascends to the upper level.—
Ludovica Stevan,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2026
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We're lifted out of the darkness this time, though, as a blinding light appears and Daniel ascends.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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This photograph aims to highlight the delicate balance of marine ecosystems, showcasing the beauty of the king penguins in their natural habitat, while also underscoring the importance of preserving these unique underwater forests.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2026
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Kochi prefecture’s initiative aims to reduce the barriers to finding suitable partners.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Lyrids will appear to emanate from the radiant in the Lyra constellation, which rises in the northwest and climbs higher in the sky toward the early morning hours.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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For households with children, the number climbs to a staggering 73%.—
Jennifer Jones Austin,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Likewise, David Rockwell’s set, an elegant Art Deco dining and drawing room where much of the action unfolds, provides a stylish backdrop to the proceedings, while the chandelier that soars over the stage also serves as a sight gag that ends the show on a slyly subversive note.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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The competition, namely China, soars past us.—
Dan Romito,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Aspires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspires. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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