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as in intends
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 rises
to move or extend upward
a tower aspiring towards the heavens
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Recent Examples of aspires
That's most obvious in Malaysia, which aspires to be Southeast Asia’s AI computing hub and has drawn investments and interest from tech giants like Microsoft, Google and Nvidia.
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ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
Ong said the production aspires to balance visceral impact with emotional depth.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Mike Christy/Getty Images An avid swimmer who aspires to one day complete the famous event from Alcatraz in San Francisco, Vitello scans his various baseball zones much like a lifeguard with eyes up, observing everything and everyone.
—CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Ponyboy wants to prove his manhood but also aspires to be a writer.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
But nothing can stop a teenager who aspires to play in the WNBA.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
And Lutzie 43 aspires to make safer drivers out of not just teens, but also, with more corporate involvement, people of all ages.
—Doug Turnbull For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, AJC.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Rhythmic aspires to partner with brands to create a financial product that includes balances, payments, and rewards for those companies’ customers.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Manchester City, who will try to join them in the Carabao Cup final tonight, are no longer the animal everybody aspires to be.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
Ong said the production aspires to balance visceral impact with emotional depth.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Mike Christy/Getty Images An avid swimmer who aspires to one day complete the famous event from Alcatraz in San Francisco, Vitello scans his various baseball zones much like a lifeguard with eyes up, observing everything and everyone.
—CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Ponyboy wants to prove his manhood but also aspires to be a writer.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
But nothing can stop a teenager who aspires to play in the WNBA.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
And Lutzie 43 aspires to make safer drivers out of not just teens, but also, with more corporate involvement, people of all ages.
—Doug Turnbull For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, AJC.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Rhythmic aspires to partner with brands to create a financial product that includes balances, payments, and rewards for those companies’ customers.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Manchester City, who will try to join them in the Carabao Cup final tonight, are no longer the animal everybody aspires to be.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspires
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Grocery Hub is working on getting SNAP EBT card acceptance back at the location and intends to implement a customer loyalty program, Hussein said.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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Five days later, On3 reported that senior forward Javan Buchanan also intends to be in the portal.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The forthcoming scorecards are just one way the group plans to track the public-lands voting records of Wyoming lawmakers.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
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If dinner plans conflict with deadlines, propose takeout and a raincheck tonight.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Or tackle the Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail, also known as the Stairway to Heaven, which ascends through bogland and blanket bog to a ridge with sweeping views across the Fermanagh landscape.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Like his father, Khamenei ascends to the office without the necessary religious credentials to do so.—
Ramin Mostaghim,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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During oral arguments, several conservative justices questioned the legal foundation and practical enforcement of the policy, which aims to deny citizenship to some children born in the United States to undocumented or temporary immigrant parents.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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In a new book, author Christopher Whitcomb aims to uncover the truth of the killings and investigation.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Vastnaut One assists these climbs by distributing force through both the hips and knees, helping propel the body upward more efficiently.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Higher oil prices also translate to overall higher costs throughout the economy, as the expense of transporting goods, as well as raw materials and packaging costs, climbs.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 2026
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Carr soars above the rim Fears set up Carr for three dunks that energized the Spartans and a pro-Michigan State crowd.—
Jonah Bronstein,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Moon, planet of emotions, soars into your 9th House of Philosophy today, encouraging you to explore ideas, cultures, or beliefs that soften sharp edges.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Aspires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspires. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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