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 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

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Verb

While other factors contribute to vibrio, warm water is where the bacteria thrives.

— Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
The bacteria thrives in warm coastal waters and can be contracted through open wounds or by eating raw shellfish.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of thrives

Verb

The film succeeds not only as an examination of the extraordinary quandary facing the couple but also simply as a compelling wartime drama featuring excellent performances from the two leads, who are, like most of the cast, non-professional actors.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026
The new flagship succeeds the X5 with native 8K50fps 360-degree video, up from 8K30fps, while retaining its familiar pocket-sized form.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of succeeds

Verb

That seems rather unfair on those who operated well under their PSR limit, and a concession offered by the EFL arrives in the form of a transitional ‘allowable headroom injection’.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Much will depend on temperatures and the elevation of the snow level when each storm arrives.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026