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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as in to rise
to move or extend upward
a tower aspiring towards the heavens
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Recent Examples of aspire
Handy grew up in Kansas City, Kansas and like a lot of other teens in the late 90s and early 2000s, aspired to become the next big hip-hop artist using his lyrics to share stories of protest and resistance against an unjust system.
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J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2025
An international business coach to executives, entrepreneurs and aspiring
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—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The Knicks aspire to be a team strong on both sides of the ball.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 19 Jan. 2025
The Times reviewed emails — obtained through public records requests — between Ting and Moon and international students which show that the professors were often approached to be professional evaluators, recommenders, and mentors to aspiring international orthodontists.
—Alexis Timko, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
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J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2025
An international business coach to executives, entrepreneurs and aspiring
...
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The Knicks aspire to be a team strong on both sides of the ball.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 19 Jan. 2025
The Times reviewed emails — obtained through public records requests — between Ting and Moon and international students which show that the professors were often approached to be professional evaluators, recommenders, and mentors to aspiring international orthodontists.
—Alexis Timko, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspire
Verb
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This production is clearly intended to present a one-sided and prejudicial narrative.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan. 2025
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To sum it up, a personal color analysis is intended to determine which colors suit you best depending on your skin’s undertone.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
23 Jan. 2025
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About 5% of males have complete ED at age 40, and this percentage rises to 30-40% in males 80 or older.2 Given this prevalence and the effect ED can have on quality of life, proper diagnosis is critical.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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Finding the perfect rose to become Martha’s namesake was difficult according to Hahn, who visited various fields and looked at dozens of contenders.—
Jessica Jordan,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
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Rubino Ventures plans to open the dispensary this summer.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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Simon planned the cabin, drawing the outline for the walls with a stick in the dirt.—
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arkansasonline.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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The Wolves could choose to merely refine their roster, or maintain the status quo and allow the current pieces more time to mesh in the hopes things click and the team ascends to new heights by season’s end.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
24 Jan. 2025
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Safety features such as Maximum Depth Protection, which prevents the sub from descending beyond its 300-meter (1,000-foot) depth limit, and the Deadman’s Switch (which a passenger can trigger to automatically ascend if the pilot is incapacitated) give some sense of the technology behind the design.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2025
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Mahoney hopes to remove the stigma of behavioral euthanasia and help others feel less alone.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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In fact, Kaia hopes to join the dog show circuit next year.—
Chloe Malle,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index added almost 1%, while Korea’s Kospi index ticked down around 0.1% as the country’s wholesale inflation rate for December climbed 1.7% on an annual basis.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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The traditional career trajectory—earn a degree, secure a stable job, and climb the corporate ladder—is being upended by rapid technological advancements.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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That meant he was sworn in before around 600 dignitaries rather than in front of the huge crowds that usually line the National Mall to watch outdoor inaugurations.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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That means no large pasta pot to clean, only one skillet.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
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The viral post comes as Americans face soaring housing costs.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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To the dismay of consumers still struggling to digest soaring food costs, that likely means even higher egg prices in 2025.—
Anne Marie Lee,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Aspire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspire. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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