1
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
Perhaps Javier prospers in ways Alcantara couldn’t.
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2025
Chandler Rome, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prospers
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As usual, Coon thrives in ambiguity, layering a seemingly straightforward woman with depth.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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This cerebral transit thrives where there is curiosity, flexibility and a willingness to ask the right questions at the right time.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Fort Lauderdale wants to increase the number of trees to clean the air, cool the streets and create spaces where life flourishes.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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The Simple Life alum’s gown featured a corset-style bodice encrusted with rhinestone flourishes down the front and a daring hip-high slit, which exposed her legs and a pair of sparkly silver pointy-toed stilettos.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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And the real differentiation doesn’t always come from whether the grifter fails or succeeds in their mission; the nature of the grifter’s success or failure can be just as indicative.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Whether or not Burdge succeeds in getting the deed to Sawmill Island, his love for it is apparent.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Every day the co-founder of YourChoice Therapeutics arrives at his startup’s office in San Francisco to do this work.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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By the time the check arrives, the experience can feel more transactional than tender.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Prospers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospers. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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