1
as in to intend
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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2
as in to rise
to move or extend upward
a tower aspiring towards the heavens
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Recent Examples of aspire
Alternatively, aspiring retirees may turn to annuities as an interim funding strategy, although experts say that may also have drawbacks.
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Lorie Konish, CNBC, 11 July 2025
If pro baseball doesn’t pan out, Pinckney aspires to work for MLB as a chief marketing officer.
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 11 July 2025
This week, some Royals shared advice with The Star for the next generation of aspiring big-leaguers.
—Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
Gabriella, chill yet gregarious, was an aspiring artist.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2025
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Lorie Konish, CNBC, 11 July 2025
If pro baseball doesn’t pan out, Pinckney aspires to work for MLB as a chief marketing officer.
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 11 July 2025
This week, some Royals shared advice with The Star for the next generation of aspiring big-leaguers.
—Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
Gabriella, chill yet gregarious, was an aspiring artist.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspire
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Every one of his 70-odd dishes is intended to complement drink, not the other way around.—
Derek Sandhaus,
Saveur,
10 July 2025
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However, Hwang never intended that to be the message.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Comparing unit prices at the grocery store, shopping the sale racks and collecting spare change are necessities for many Americans, who are coping with stagnant wages, rising prices and mounting bills.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Success for any one of the players, as well as the end-users, constitutes a rising tide for industrial autonomy.—
Richard Bishop,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Sadly for some, this signals the end for Zigbee support, as Ikea plans to replace its Zigbee gadgets with Matter devices.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
12 July 2025
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Harkins plans to open a second BackLot at Verrado Marketplace, a shopping mall being built in Buckeye.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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Now, a preliminary report by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has revealed that fuel supply to both engines was cut in the crucial minutes as the aircraft was ascending.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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This metallic gold dress made waves for Martens’ outstanding debut, already ascending the collection into iconic status.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Paribatra Na Ayudhya hopes his generation can be the one to ensure their survival.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Doctors gave her a bag of medication, hoping to stabilize her liver function.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Temperatures will climb to around 88 degrees, which is the average for this time of year.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
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On Monday, the death toll from the flooding climbed to more than 100, according to officials.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
8 July 2025
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That means one of those outfielders is likely to be traded or otherwise off the team in short order.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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That means if companies do as Trump asks, then America can’t raise tariff revenue from them.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
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Excitement around the conclusion of her global concert tour and her return to the United Kingdom helps the Grammy winner soar on the charts in that country once again.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The quarter ended, though, on a dramatically different note as the S&P 500 closed at record highs in each of the past two sessions, reflecting soaring confidence by investors.—
Alicia Adamczyk,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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“Aspire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspire. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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