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
Should mortgage rates come down, even if not by much, more sellers might be convinced to list their home on the market, increasing overall inventory and giving more options to aspiring buyers.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
The late student aspired to complete a doctorate in computer science, university president Maud Mandel said in a statement on Wednesday, Jan. 8.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
This shift not only affects aspiring managers, but also poses significant challenges for existing leaders and their teams, potentially leading to a cascade of consequences throughout organizations.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Arguments from the industry have been strident, emphasizing that this would likely work the opposite way, and defeat the very goal that the government was aspiring towards.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 2 Jan. 2025
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
The late student aspired to complete a doctorate in computer science, university president Maud Mandel said in a statement on Wednesday, Jan. 8.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
This shift not only affects aspiring managers, but also poses significant challenges for existing leaders and their teams, potentially leading to a cascade of consequences throughout organizations.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Arguments from the industry have been strident, emphasizing that this would likely work the opposite way, and defeat the very goal that the government was aspiring towards.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspire
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In other words, adults and kids don’t have to pigeonhole themselves—pun sort of intended.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
23 Jan. 2025
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And this isn't a question so much as a statement of curiosity, how on earth, other than pumping the club with his own cash (which seems unlikely), does Ratcliffe intend to both finance a new stadium and rebuild a completely imbalanced squad.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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The resort is also known for golf; its 18th hole is one of Wisconsin’s finest: the tee lies atop the Niagara Escarpment, a wall of rock that rises out of the water like a skyscraper.—
Jacqueline Kehoe,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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Significantly, solar power rose 21.7% to generate more than 11% of the EU’s electricity, while a fall in coal generation led to the most polluting fossil fuel producing just 9.8% of the total.—
David Vetter,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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However, the protest did not fully go as planned, as most of the manure remained frozen in the truck bed due to freezing temperatures.—
Gabe Whisnant,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Trump is planning major changes to how the department functions, including involving the military in immigration enforcement and reshaping the Federal Emergency Management Agency.—
Associated Pess,
Hartford Courant,
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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Tanaka hopes that this kind of research will open up the world of parasitic crickets to the public.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
16 Jan. 2025
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The company hopes to begin shipping orders in June, and has listed shipping estimates for different countries on its campaign page.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Jan. 2025
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And then the next Ravens team will have to try and climb the mountain all over again and rewrite a different ending.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
The Athletic,
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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Many say falling birth rates are due to the soaring cost of living, as well as the growing number of women going into the workforce and seeking higher education.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune Asia,
17 Jan. 2025
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During the pandemic, the soaring cost of essentials like food, fuel and rent only deepened the country's widespread precarity — a gnawing sense of financial insecurity that has left tens of millions of Americans vulnerable to job losses, medical problems and even modest economic dips.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Aspire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspire. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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