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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
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.
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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
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.
—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
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
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspires
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Asked for further details, a Figure spokesperson says the company intends to detect, blur, and replace personal information in data from inside the home, similar to how Google Streetview blurs faces.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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The question is no longer whether China intends to move but if Taiwan, armed with Western tech, indigenous innovation, and a new drone doctrine, can make the cost too high for Beijing to pay.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 2025
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When only subsidized units are considered, the share rises to 90%.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Smoke rises from southern Gaza following Israeli airstrikes, in Deir al-Balah today.—
Yamiche Alcindor,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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Matthew Pigatt, director of small business and membership services at the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce, plans on discussing the effects of the new open carry legislation with business people at an upcoming meeting.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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More evidence surfaced Friday night that Belichick plans to stay at North Carolina.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 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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Through counseling, peer support groups, life skills education and direct outreach, the organization aims to provide stability, healing, and a sense of visibility to children often overlooked by social systems.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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Gilman aims to reopen the indoor space by the end of October.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The country’s stocks have seen a strong rally as confidence climbs in its chip progression and AI development.—
Jaures Yip,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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The state park also has more than 2,000 miles of hiking trails that cater to every skill level, from nature strolls to strenuous summit climbs up the Adirondack High Peaks.—
Sarah Buder,
AFAR Media,
2 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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How a quiet, coastal town in Japan soars with impeccable craftsmanship.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Aspires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspires. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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