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as in to flourish
to reach a desired level of accomplishment
began to prosper after years of crushing setbacks
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Recent Examples of prosper
The norm against territorial conquest has undergirded U.S. power for the past eight decades, stabilizing the international system and enabling the United States to build a web of enduring alliances and to prosper from trade that is largely undisturbed by conflict.
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Tanisha M. Fazal, Foreign Affairs, 21 Mar. 2025
And Enciso has not prospered so far under Hurzeler, scoring once and assisting once in 16 intermittent appearances across all competitions.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 9 May 2025
As the economy evolves, three-fourths of working-age Americans will need college degrees and workforce credentials to prosper—a goal that will be impossible to reach without cracking the college affordability problem.
—Jamie Merisotis, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
After all, investors have been here before, and eventually prospered.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
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Tanisha M. Fazal, Foreign Affairs, 21 Mar. 2025
And Enciso has not prospered so far under Hurzeler, scoring once and assisting once in 16 intermittent appearances across all competitions.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 9 May 2025
As the economy evolves, three-fourths of working-age Americans will need college degrees and workforce credentials to prosper—a goal that will be impossible to reach without cracking the college affordability problem.
—Jamie Merisotis, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
After all, investors have been here before, and eventually prospered.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosper
Verb
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Many are drought-tolerant, thrive in a variety of soil conditions, and are all-around low-maintenance plants.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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Cows are closer to humans biologically than birds, indicating that the virus had evolved to thrive in cells like our own.—
Amy Maxmen,
ABC News,
6 June 2025
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These militia-style groups flourished during Joe Biden’s Presidency, as border crossings increased and the right-wing media hyped anti-immigrant fears.—
Jessica Pishko,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
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On a grimy strip of North Graham Street, tucked between industrial supply stores, a hidden gem quietly flourished for over a year.—
Emiene Wright,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
Verb
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To succeed and avoid harming your personal financial health, a clear structure and commitment to intentional financial actions are essential.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The early options on the GOP side are bleak: Neither Donalds nor Casey DeSantis, the governor’s wife who’s said to be interested in succeeding him, is the moderate Florida so desperately needs now.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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Reduce stress by arriving early, ensuring your documents are in order.—
Milad Haghani,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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As the documentary captures, Billy Joel arrived as a romantic pop star who was also a pugnacious fighter.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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“Prosper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosper. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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