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
For example, in China, aspiring undergraduates must take and pass the Gaokao, a national nine-hour exam that tests students on math, Chinese, a foreign language of their choice, and either humanities or science subjects.
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Emma Whitford, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Sawai plays Catholic nun Sister Theresa, with Holmes and Greer as Peter’s parents, Guillén as aspiring journalist Daymon Grundy, and Hodge as Peter’s basketball coach, Coach Phillip.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2025
Both Jelly Roll and Bryan seemed humbled after watching these aspiring stars one-up them with their own songs.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
For women who serve—or aspire to—this is the moment to step forward, not just to be in the room but to change how the room operates.
—Committee Of 200, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Emma Whitford, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Sawai plays Catholic nun Sister Theresa, with Holmes and Greer as Peter’s parents, Guillén as aspiring journalist Daymon Grundy, and Hodge as Peter’s basketball coach, Coach Phillip.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2025
Both Jelly Roll and Bryan seemed humbled after watching these aspiring stars one-up them with their own songs.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
For women who serve—or aspire to—this is the moment to step forward, not just to be in the room but to change how the room operates.
—Committee Of 200, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspire
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How did the water tower come down? Crews had intended for the water tower, built in 1913 at 524 S. Osage St., to fall into an open plot of grass to the north, but the first attempt failed.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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The resolution states that the city intends to enter into an agreement that complies with Florida law while remaining within the limits of the city’s budget.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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Single-family housing starts rose 11.4 percent in February, the highest rate in a year, but are primarily happening in just one part of the country.—
Sylvan Lane,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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The country’s Kospi stock index rose 0.56% after the announcement, while the won weakened 0.58% to trade at 1,422 against the dollar.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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Local clubs planned their yearly budgets around when their members could work the concession stands.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2025
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The new vehicle is also planned for eventual production in China and Europe, Reuters has previously reported.—
Abhirup Roy,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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John compared Autumn Variations to his own downtempo, plaintive 1970 album Tumbleweed Connection—and reminded him his music career should not be thought of as a constantly ascending escalator.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
16 Apr. 2025
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As Neo has ascended, Partovi has not been afraid to call out the competition.—
Richard Nieva,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Season 2 is everything fans of Season 1 could have hoped.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The couple joined the Grange three months ago and hope to get involved in future classes on the topics of processing chickens, growing mushrooms and canning food.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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Police became aware someone had climbed over the fence and began a pursuit on the grounds but initially didn’t locate anyone.—
Marc Levy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Apple, which relies on a supply chain based largely in China, saw shares climb 2.2%.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Hitting that figure would rely deeply on the $880 billion charged to the Energy and Commerce Committee, which means Medicaid would necessarily be affected.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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The area normally can expect 38.4 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Chicago was warmer than average during the 2023-24 season, which meant snow was scarce.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Picked fourth in that 2024 draft, the sturdy 22-year-old, 6-foot-5, 245-pound slugger has soared through the minor leagues and will make his big-league debut this week during a six-game home stand at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Just a few months ago, when Netflix rolled out several films connected to the Swedish musician, his catalog soared.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Aspire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspire. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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