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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
As someone with one foot in the Frost mishegoss and one foot in the normal family life that Lucas aspires to, Tuck is the only person in this story whose fate doesn’t feel like a foregone conclusion, and the handful of scenes where Powell centers him are by far the richest things here.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2025
According to Camille, their son aspires to go into the entertainment industry as well.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Brightline’s parent company aspires to create additional train routes all over the country.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
The film blends jump scares with complex family dynamics, a balance that Stranger Things aspires to achieve as well.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Released in 2002, Real Women Have Curves starred a then-teenage Ferrera as Ana, a young Los Angeles woman who aspires to go to college, but whose mother (the late Lupe Ontiveros) longs for her daughter to stay home and lead a traditional life abiding by cultural standards.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been adamant in rejecting the idea of an independent Palestinian state, and his polices over the years have often worked to undermine the PA, which aspires to govern a future State of Palestine.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Tons Established in the trendy neighborhood of East Liberty in 2022, Tons aspires to serve clients as a whole lifestyle store.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
Mahama’s work aspires to an extraordinary scale.
—Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2025
According to Camille, their son aspires to go into the entertainment industry as well.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Brightline’s parent company aspires to create additional train routes all over the country.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
The film blends jump scares with complex family dynamics, a balance that Stranger Things aspires to achieve as well.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Released in 2002, Real Women Have Curves starred a then-teenage Ferrera as Ana, a young Los Angeles woman who aspires to go to college, but whose mother (the late Lupe Ontiveros) longs for her daughter to stay home and lead a traditional life abiding by cultural standards.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been adamant in rejecting the idea of an independent Palestinian state, and his polices over the years have often worked to undermine the PA, which aspires to govern a future State of Palestine.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Tons Established in the trendy neighborhood of East Liberty in 2022, Tons aspires to serve clients as a whole lifestyle store.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
Mahama’s work aspires to an extraordinary scale.
—Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspires
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The event was a true celebration for accomplishments in the live music world and the heights to which this community intends on taking the art of live entertainment in the near and distant future.—
Evan Burke,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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Nalavade would not say exactly when in 2026 Waymo intends to begin ferrying customers.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Even as this risk rises rapidly, there are still plans for launching mega constellations of tiny satellites akin to those that are already orbiting as part of SpaceX’s Starlink system, along with a newly emerging push for orbital data centers such as Nvidia’s Starcloud.—
Humberto Basilio,
Scientific American,
7 Nov. 2025
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The film is based on the true story of Joseph ‘Lupo’ Rulli (Interdonato), a legendary New Jersey boxer plagued with polio before his career peaks, who then rises as a mobster in the Bonanno Crime family, while his older brother Dennis (Stahl) becomes a decorated State Policeman in the same town.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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The couple plans to grill hot dogs for the public again Sunday.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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The partnership plans to commence manufacturing at Framatome’s Richland, Washington facility in 2027, pending regulatory approvals.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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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
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The seven-mile Torreya Challenge Loop steadily climbs and dips, meandering over creeks, an old forest road, and blackberry brambles, following a ridge where mountain laurels bloom in the spring and visitors can find the steepest incline in the park.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Keep going and the path climbs to the top of the arch, a high perch with breath-snatching panoramas.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Production-wise, the album soars.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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The series’ original final girl protecting the last children of Elm Street is an inspired choice, but the film soars by making exceptional use of Freddy’s nightmare world.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Aspires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspires. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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