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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
During the early 1900s, when copper, gold, zinc and silver production was booming, Bisbee prospered.
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Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 13 May 2026
In turn, his legend prospered, and Mike the Tailor turned into a 50-year-old business.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Decades later, Playbill began covering theater with feature stories about Broadway shows as the White Way prospered.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
All of which now makes for a sad twist, particularly considering how both franchises prospered by the association along the way.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Footage unveiled today exclusively for the room showed a power struggle brewing in between the forces of good, who prospered in a stunning magical kingdom of woods and water, and those who want to root it out.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
While Standard Oil’s bread and butter was the sale of kerosene, which replaced whale oil for lighting homes and businesses, its descendants prospered through the sale of gasoline for the ever-growing use of cars and trucks.
—Alex Kuffner, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
His parents prospered, opening a fur shop called Paris-New York and moving to the tony Sixteenth Arrondissement.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 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
Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 13 May 2026
In turn, his legend prospered, and Mike the Tailor turned into a 50-year-old business.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Decades later, Playbill began covering theater with feature stories about Broadway shows as the White Way prospered.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
All of which now makes for a sad twist, particularly considering how both franchises prospered by the association along the way.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Footage unveiled today exclusively for the room showed a power struggle brewing in between the forces of good, who prospered in a stunning magical kingdom of woods and water, and those who want to root it out.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
While Standard Oil’s bread and butter was the sale of kerosene, which replaced whale oil for lighting homes and businesses, its descendants prospered through the sale of gasoline for the ever-growing use of cars and trucks.
—Alex Kuffner, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
His parents prospered, opening a fur shop called Paris-New York and moving to the tony Sixteenth Arrondissement.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prospered
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The Hornets thrived all season by creating havoc on the base paths.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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But there have been interior linemen who have thrived below 300 pounds, including 295-pound Dolphins center Aaron Brewer.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Charles was a mainstay under now-United States Women’s National Team head coach Emma Hayes and flourished in the 2023-2024 season, starting every league game, amassing 1,890 minutes, and recording the most goal-creating actions in the league.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Her activity as a portraitist, the subject of one section of the exhibition, flourished and would continue throughout her long life, reflecting her numerous ties to artistic and literary circles.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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In particular, Ginn succeeded in forcing weak contact, getting eight outs on the ground in his six innings of work.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
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Craig, a fourth-term congresswoman who has succeeded in the competitive 2nd Congressional District by appealing to moderate voters, has outraised Flanagan and had a strong start in the Senate race in 2025.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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“Prospered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospered. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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