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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The ship is heard identifying itself, but no further responses are broadcast before missiles are shown striking the vessel, followed by rising smoke.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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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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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By the end of 2025, CATL plans to have 1,000 stations across 31 cities.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.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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Vashti Trujillo was hoping to get a master's degree.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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Buc-ee’s is hoping to open its 24/7 store and fueling plaza in early 2027 and is expected to employ between 175 and 225 full-time workers.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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Don't run away or climb a tree, which may provoke a chase.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
8 July 2025
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The mother and son tried to climb to their roof, but Burgess, who is recovering from facial surgery, couldn't make it.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
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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This sector has a max drawdown of 15.5%, meaning this sector saw a 25% swing in the first half of the year: Seventy percent of financials within the S & P 500 are above their 20-day moving average, 50-day moving average, and 200-day moving average.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
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Apple stock did not soar anywhere near as much as MP Materials’, closing up a fraction of a percent at $209.11.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Superman, meanwhile, soared to box-office success over its opening weekend, earning $122 million domestically and $95 million internationally just on Friday, July 11, per Deadline and The Wrap.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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“Aspire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspire. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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