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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
Conditions Boxwood prospers when it is grown in full sun to part shade.
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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
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
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Moore’s film shows someone who thrives with on-time throws and running his routes to get where he’s supposed to be to exploit the defense.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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This native perennial thrives in rich, moist, almost swampy soil.—
Lynn McAlpine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Antisemitism flourishes when truth is rewritten and identity is untethered from history.—
Calev Myers,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Cartel power flourishes where corruption, poverty and demand intersect.—
Andy Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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If Zimbabwe’s new processing push succeeds, the country could transform itself from a raw-materials exporter into a key node in the battery supply chain.—
Ray Mwayera,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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If the effort succeeds, congressional Democrats warn in a study out Friday, the administration’s import taxes will cost American households an average of $2,512 in 2026, up 44% from $1,745 in tariff costs last year.—
Paul Wiseman,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Protect your peace so wisdom arrives in stillness.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Once March arrives, certain plants have already set their blooms for the upcoming flowering season, meaning pruning too early can remove those buds.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Prospers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospers. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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