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

For instance, an individual who values structure may clash with someone who thrives in a more flexible environment.

— Karla Vallecillo, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
And improv can provide some important lessons about developing an environment where everyone thrives.

— Kelly Leonard, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of thrives

Verb

Bruce succeeds owner Donna Carpenter, who has served as interim CEO since June and will continue as chair of Burton’s board.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
John Madden‘s Onwards and Sideways succeeds better than most in avoiding the pitfalls.

— Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of succeeds

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The program arrives as aviation faces persistent demand for new pilots.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
The crime thriller stars Nailia Harzoune as Justine, who arrives in Singapore, determined to reinvent herself and give her family a fresh start.

— Carole Horst, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026