PROSPERS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

prospers

verb

present tense third-person singular of prosper

as in thrives

to grow vigorously the plants seem to be prospering on the new fertilizers

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as in flourishes

to reach a desired level of accomplishment began to prosper after years of crushing setbacks

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Recent Examples of prospers When a family can work well together, support one another and share a common purpose, everyone prospers. — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026 That is why Florida Republicans are taking the lead to make sure the state prospers as AI advances, instead of letting Silicon Valley write the rules. — Brendan Steinhauser, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026 Conditions Boxwood prospers when it is grown in full sun to part shade. — Lauren Dunec Hoang, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026 Which is a long way of saying that Live Nation prospers at least somewhat because its executives uniquely saw a future in the concert space that its competitors did not. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 Perhaps Javier prospers in ways Alcantara couldn’t. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prospers

Verb

This is where Braze thrives, Stokes said, and adding that to what Salesforce currently offers on marketing — coupled with its trove of other customer data — represents a powerful combination.

— Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Tina Snow thrives in the winter, but Megan Thee Stallion is scorching in October.

— Michael Saponara, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of thrives

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In many of the later versions, Sita remains safe within the boundary, and Ravana succeeds in abducting her only after inducing her to cross it.

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
The British executive succeeds Axel Keller, who is stepping down after more than five years with the company.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of succeeds

Verb

Nevertheless, his debut album, Awesome, arrives to you now via none other than Warner.

— Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2026
With the highway typically closing for the winter in December, there’s still time to experience this remarkable stretch of road before the snow arrives.

— Josh Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026