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
May 1, 2025 In 2007, the aspiring fashion designer Victoria Beckham relocated from Holland Park to Los Angeles, following husband David’s appointment as a midfielder for the LA Galaxy football team.
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Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 1 May 2025
The retrial covers separate allegations by Haley and aspiring actress Jessica Mann, as well as new allegations by a third woman, Polish model Kaja Sokola.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
This moment, Raheem, is bigger than you, for your tenure as Chief Justice will not only strengthen our judiciary but will also inspire generations to come—young lawyers, aspiring judges, and every child who looks up and sees in you a reflection of what is possible.
—Justice Lubbie Harper, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2025
The authors aspire to a world in which there is clean energy to power every convenience, medical care and medicines that allow people to live longer and healthier lives, and a happy balance between work and time with friends and family.
—Brian Deese, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
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Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 1 May 2025
The retrial covers separate allegations by Haley and aspiring actress Jessica Mann, as well as new allegations by a third woman, Polish model Kaja Sokola.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
This moment, Raheem, is bigger than you, for your tenure as Chief Justice will not only strengthen our judiciary but will also inspire generations to come—young lawyers, aspiring judges, and every child who looks up and sees in you a reflection of what is possible.
—Justice Lubbie Harper, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2025
The authors aspire to a world in which there is clean energy to power every convenience, medical care and medicines that allow people to live longer and healthier lives, and a happy balance between work and time with friends and family.
—Brian Deese, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspire
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This document is intended to provide an overview of the changing state of our knowledge about the process itself and its impact on our environment.—
Alex Goy,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
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How is this playing out in 2025? California leaders say that their sanctuary policies are intended to ensure undocumented immigrants can live in their communities without fear of deportation.—
Soumya Karlamangla,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Iconic sportswear and footwear giant Adidas said Tuesday that the price of all its products will rise in the U.S. due to President Donald Trump's tariffs.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The prices of these cheaper gadgets are expected to rise considerably.—
Boone Ashworth,
Wired News,
29 Apr. 2025
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The community was planning to shoot a video on May 2 to invite the crew.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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The organization plans to back GLP-1s like Wegovy and Zepbound to treat obesity in adults as part of a shift in addressing the global obesity epidemic, as reported by Reuters.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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How better to ascend to the frieze than to declare themselves the neutral defenders of art for art’s sake?—
S. C. Cornell,
New Yorker,
2 May 2025
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Born to Die Bolts More Than 60 Spaces Born to Die also manages to ascend by more than 60 spaces on both the Official Albums Sales (No. 37) and the Official Physical Albums charts (No. 35).—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The Packers needed defensive end help and hope the 6-foot-3, 256-pound Sorrell can provide some.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Zack Littell hopes to prevent that, as he’s scheduled to start for Tampa Bay.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2025
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The first measles case this year was reported in late January in Texas, where the number of cases had climbed to 709 as of Friday, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
9 May 2025
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That average has actually climbed drastically in the recent days, as McMahon has seven hits in his last 10 at-bats.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Kaya’s promotion to an elite task force based at another precinct means that Carra Patterson, who brought such warm steadiness and instantly believable deep knowledge of New York to her performance, will be a guest star going forward.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
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Some traditions are timeless − black smoke from the chimney after a vote means no candidate has received the necessary votes.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Sales of the Bronco Sport, built in Mexico, soared 55% to 11,886 sold.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Amid a particularly fertile moment for local leftist politics, Ground Game LA also soared.—
Matt Hamilton,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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“Aspire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspire. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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