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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 former aspires to global, or at least hemispheric, coverage, while the latter is inevitably a little blinkered.
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Colton Valentine, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
The character depicts the idealized version of a Mexican American, one who aspires to be seen in the same light as a white man.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Khosla was appointed chairman of the school’s Board of Governors in early January, tying him more deeply to a university that aspires to be a leading center in science, engineering and technology.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
The logic of socialism is that you are entitled to all the good things in life one aspires to without having to do any of the work required to achieve it, which isn’t practical in the real world.
—William Z. Fox, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 2026
Now on his own, Dunk aspires to become a hedge knight too.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Moving Forward In the coming years, Leon Okun aspires to see inabit become a foundational layer for how businesses interact with digital assets.
—William Jones, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Everyone aspires to the level of confidence that quiets the fear of failure, impervious to what an audience might think.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 11 Jan. 2026
Gilvydis, who aspires to play in college, remains focused on the process as the 59ers look to challenge for Northwest Crossroads Conference and sectional titles.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Colton Valentine, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
The character depicts the idealized version of a Mexican American, one who aspires to be seen in the same light as a white man.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Khosla was appointed chairman of the school’s Board of Governors in early January, tying him more deeply to a university that aspires to be a leading center in science, engineering and technology.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
The logic of socialism is that you are entitled to all the good things in life one aspires to without having to do any of the work required to achieve it, which isn’t practical in the real world.
—William Z. Fox, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 2026
Now on his own, Dunk aspires to become a hedge knight too.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Moving Forward In the coming years, Leon Okun aspires to see inabit become a foundational layer for how businesses interact with digital assets.
—William Jones, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Everyone aspires to the level of confidence that quiets the fear of failure, impervious to what an audience might think.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 11 Jan. 2026
Gilvydis, who aspires to play in college, remains focused on the process as the 59ers look to challenge for Northwest Crossroads Conference and sectional titles.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspires
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Shi added that the company intends to gather more comprehensive customer feedback to further invest in the new product category.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Jan. 2026
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The region intends to use a variety of strategies to meet the increasing water needs, including connecting to existing supplies and new construction.—
Lana Ferguson,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
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However, if one spouse is 65 or older, that income threshold rises to $33,100.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Jan. 2026
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Picture sipping coffee as the sun rises over the Rockies, or gliding past red rock canyons en route to Glacier National Park, all from the comfort of a panoramic observation car.—
Paris Wilson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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According to the earnings report, the company plans to start producing Optimus before the end of 2026.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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This spring, the coffee chain plans to launch a premium, sugar-free version of its chai, Lieberman said during the investor presentation.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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According to the sources, the amount of cartel wealth controlled by the siblings outside Venezuela ascends to several billion dollars.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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Contractors plan to preserve a winding marble staircase that ascends to the building’s rooftop, and maintain the historic facade.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Der Pavilion aims to become a cultural pillar in the Engadin mountain region, serving as an enduring event throughout the ski season and beyond, Pace told WWD.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The country aims to scale up the proportion of SAF to between 7% and 10% by 2035.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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The refuge is at the end of a 25-mile-long rutted dirt road that climbs through a shadowy forest of pine and spruce, punctuated by the sparkle of the occasional stream or meadow.—
Michael Pollan,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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American climber Alex Honnold climbs Taipei 101 building by hand.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
26 Jan. 2026
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The radiant will rest low on the northern horizon after sunset, but soars high overhead during the pre-dawn peak-viewing hours.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
3 Jan. 2026
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Deep in the Carrizo Gorge and high above the desert floor soars the Goat Canyon train trestle — the world’s largest such bridge made entirely of wood, the better to withstand the harsh conditions of the Jacumba Mountains.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Aspires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspires. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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