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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
Still, Rodin prospered under the genial tutelage of Reinhardt and his wife, Helene Thimig.
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Alex Ross, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Giving it one last season before leaving the sport, Jax prospered and made his big league debut on June 8, 2021.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
Only Joe’s Stone Crab Restaurant, managed by Redevelopment Agency Chairman Irwin Sawitz, has prospered.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Casse is one of few trainers so prospered.
—Bob Wisener, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
For much of the intervening period, Bangladesh prospered.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Each prospered with its own unique monopoly.
—Kelly Evans, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
While the top tier prospered, the rest of the economic ladder struggled to maintain its standing.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
While the Chiefs have prospered by an organizational alignment that has enabled this, safe to say much will be different by then.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
Alex Ross, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Giving it one last season before leaving the sport, Jax prospered and made his big league debut on June 8, 2021.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
Only Joe’s Stone Crab Restaurant, managed by Redevelopment Agency Chairman Irwin Sawitz, has prospered.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Casse is one of few trainers so prospered.
—Bob Wisener, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
For much of the intervening period, Bangladesh prospered.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Each prospered with its own unique monopoly.
—Kelly Evans, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
While the top tier prospered, the rest of the economic ladder struggled to maintain its standing.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
While the Chiefs have prospered by an organizational alignment that has enabled this, safe to say much will be different by then.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prospered
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Metal had not-so-quietly reemerged as a commercial force, and not just in the live sphere, where it’s always thrived and continues to grow.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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During his leadership, the Magic’s business side thrived even when the basketball side struggled.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Bunko said the Southington spot has flourished because it is centrally located.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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The choral pieces highlight Latin American culture and the African and European influences that have flourished across the Americas.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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However, in May 1881, Wyandotte finally succeeded in annexing Riverview, and by 1886, the state government moved to allow further mergers.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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He is succeeded by Bertrand Guyon who remains at the house for four years, leaving after the spring 2019 show.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Prospered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospered. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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