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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 earlier arrival of spring and warmer temperatures stretch out growing season, giving trees, weeds and grass more time to prosper and release pollen.
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Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 22 Mar. 2025
This occurred in a country that grew and prospered as a direct result of the influx of immigrants from all over the world.
—Mary Laporte, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
The Trade War’s Impact On Individual Businesses Just as the national economic planners face major policy challenges as a result of the trade war, so also many individual firms face multiple direct and indirect disruptions and will require considerable adaptability to survive, let alone prosper.
—Steve Denning, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
At just a three-hour flight from Toronto, Bermuda is poised to prosper from the trend.
—Harriet Baskas, NBC News, 17 Mar. 2025
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Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 22 Mar. 2025
This occurred in a country that grew and prospered as a direct result of the influx of immigrants from all over the world.
—Mary Laporte, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
The Trade War’s Impact On Individual Businesses Just as the national economic planners face major policy challenges as a result of the trade war, so also many individual firms face multiple direct and indirect disruptions and will require considerable adaptability to survive, let alone prosper.
—Steve Denning, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
At just a three-hour flight from Toronto, Bermuda is poised to prosper from the trend.
—Harriet Baskas, NBC News, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosper
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Baltimore County already has the foundation — the east side dominates in logistics, the central corridor boasts gaming, tech and financial services, the west side has thriving finance and IT sectors, and the southwest leads in health care, data science and biotech.—
Will Anderson,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Apr. 2025
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Brennan Johnson has thrived from pouncing on these opportunities and has scored 16 times in all competitions.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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After the Berlin Wall came down, both notions flourished.—
A. Wess Mitchell,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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McIlroy’s parents, Gerry and Rosie, went to great lengths to ensure that McIlroy could fulfill his full potential as a golfer, as Heaven paid tribute to their dedication for providing him with an opportunity to flourish.—
Ben Morse and Patrick Snell,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
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Durbin’s decision to leave kickstarts what is expected to be a competitive primary among Illinois Democrats who are looking to succeed him.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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For this transformation to succeed: • Healthcare organizations must invest in AI and interoperability solutions that reduce administrative burden and enhance clinical efficiency.—
Trisha Swift,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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By The New York Times In the chaos, thousands of other gunmen arrived with a different agenda — targeting Alawites in a rampage of sectarian killings.—
Christina Goldbaum,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The church as a refuge Since 2022, more than 200,000 asylum seekers arrived to New York City, some arriving by bus as Republican states sought to overwhelm the city’s sanctuary status.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Prosper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosper. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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