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as in thrived
to grow vigorously
the plants seem to be prospering on the new fertilizers
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as in flourished
to reach a desired level of accomplishment
began to prosper after years of crushing setbacks
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Recent Examples of prospered
Yes, prospered, as in did not wish to accept anything less.
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Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
What Cheney offered Bush in 2000 was the reassuring gravitas of someone who knew Washington, had helped run the first Persian Gulf War and had prospered in the private sector, too.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Of all the fandoms, the Swifties have persevered and prospered.
—Choire Sicha, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
This boom also led to the rise of the Indian middle class, and urban centers such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Pune prospered thanks to the IT industry.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
Bigger Space and Bakes As the business prospered, Chelle sought out a larger location.
—Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
With the debt held in check, and a business-friendly tax and regulatory environment, economies prospered.
—Nathan Lewis, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Jurassic World Rebirth also prospered in China, earning nearly $80 million there as part of its global total of $887 million.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
What Cheney offered Bush in 2000 was the reassuring gravitas of someone who knew Washington, had helped run the first Persian Gulf War and had prospered in the private sector, too.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Of all the fandoms, the Swifties have persevered and prospered.
—Choire Sicha, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
This boom also led to the rise of the Indian middle class, and urban centers such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Pune prospered thanks to the IT industry.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
Bigger Space and Bakes As the business prospered, Chelle sought out a larger location.
—Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
With the debt held in check, and a business-friendly tax and regulatory environment, economies prospered.
—Nathan Lewis, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Jurassic World Rebirth also prospered in China, earning nearly $80 million there as part of its global total of $887 million.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prospered
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In his absence, Mac Jones, whom coach Kyle Shanahan admitted was his original target when the 49ers traded up to pick third in the 2022 draft, has thrived.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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But the firm survived, and eventually thrived.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
10 Nov. 2025
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The combo of Barrs and Lee especially proved problematic for TCU as the two guards flourished in the mid-range with pull-up jumpers.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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As Season Eight begins, Jamie and Claire soon find the war has followed them home to Fraser’s Ridge, now a thriving settlement that has grown and flourished in their absence.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Sheinbaum administration has not really succeeded in getting a grip on security and violence in Michoacán, said Bill Booth, a lecturer in Latin American History at University College London.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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California’s redistricting ballot measure succeeded among voters statewide.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Prospered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospered. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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