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as in intended
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 ascended
to move or extend upward
a tower aspiring towards the heavens
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Recent Examples of aspired
Ready to live the American Dream, the couple - who had always aspired to become business owners - made the bold decision to invest in a small property, opening a small deli in 1992.
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Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Once powered by hydraulics, Atlas symbolized engineering ambition and the benchmark many humanoid roboticists aspired to surpass.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2024
Reports Before the accident, family members said Sage actually aspired to be a flight nurse or paramedic.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Melissa aspired to be a dental hygienist.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2024
The armed forces have never aspired or organized to overthrow the government, and their professional ethos of subordination to civilian control is deeply ingrained.
—Kori Schake, The Atlantic, 30 Nov. 2024
Imagine if Elle Woods from Legally Blonde aspired to sorcery instead of law school (and had a four-octave range to boot).
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Part of that is the theme song; whereas previous Overwatch League tracks may have aspired to feel that NFL or NBA type of hype, the music for OWCS is intended to sound truer to the game.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
Phillips never aspired to be a political lightning rod.
—The Editors, National Review, 9 Oct. 2024
Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Once powered by hydraulics, Atlas symbolized engineering ambition and the benchmark many humanoid roboticists aspired to surpass.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2024
Reports Before the accident, family members said Sage actually aspired to be a flight nurse or paramedic.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Melissa aspired to be a dental hygienist.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2024
The armed forces have never aspired or organized to overthrow the government, and their professional ethos of subordination to civilian control is deeply ingrained.
—Kori Schake, The Atlantic, 30 Nov. 2024
Imagine if Elle Woods from Legally Blonde aspired to sorcery instead of law school (and had a four-octave range to boot).
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Part of that is the theme song; whereas previous Overwatch League tracks may have aspired to feel that NFL or NBA type of hype, the music for OWCS is intended to sound truer to the game.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
Phillips never aspired to be a political lightning rod.
—The Editors, National Review, 9 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspired
Verb
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According to the complaint, there was no indication that the victim intended to meet anyone underage.—
Christina Coulter,
Fox News,
6 Jan. 2025
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My last speculative posts about condominiums and walkable neighborhoods aren’t intended to illicit sympathy.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Charles, who ascended to the throne in 2022, was diagnosed with cancer and has been getting treatment ever since, Buckingham Palace said in early February this year.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
25 Dec. 2024
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The last coronation in the United Kingdom was in 1953 when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne.—
Interesting Engineering,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Dec. 2024
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The inauguration of the president-elect will now go on as planned.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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While most employees planned to drive home Sunday before full-on blizzard conditions arrived, Putney said a few chose to sleep over a second night to stay off the icy roads.—
Natalie Wallington,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Spending on apparel and electronics also climbed at a solid pace.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
26 Dec. 2024
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During a visit to the Olympia International Show Jumping Championships with their mom, brothers Harry and William climbed into Santa's sleigh.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
25 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Novo Nordisk’s Fundamentals Over Recent Years Novo Nordisk’s revenue rose over 2x from 127 billion DKK in 2020 to 271 billion DKK for the last twelve-month period.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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In terms of the design, the mix of rose gold and rhodium plating on the dial brings an industrial feel to the timepieces.—
Sophie Furley,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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Nearly as vital to thriving as fire, a working canoe meant open trade and shipping networks, fishing in deeper waters, and travel to faraway places.—
Jacqueline Kehoe,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Dec. 2024
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Lebanese And Aegean-Influenced Food In Wynwood Lira is a Lebanese find with lots of hot and cold meze—or small plates meant for sharing—on offer.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Aspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspired. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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