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
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.
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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
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
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Painting is where my queerness thrives.—
Gabe Montesanti,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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Jackson has size, speed, a long wingspan and thrives as a press corner in the Horned Frogs’ defensive scheme.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2026
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Connection flourishes in every season of life when expectations are realistic and commitment is mutual.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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This time around, his recording studio morphed from a playground into a haven, its familiar walls allowing the type of creativity that only flourishes in private spaces—a luxury for the band at that time.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
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Woodward succeeds Kevin McDonnell, who will be stepping down from the role, as announced earlier this year.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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But what happens outside the clinic often determines whether that plan succeeds.—
Uché Blackstock,
STAT,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Taking time before a storm arrives to unplug the right appliances and household items can be the difference between weathering the storm safely and thousands of dollars in damages.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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Zendaya arrives for a special screening of her new film The Drama, with her costar Robert Pattinson (not pictured) at The Grove in Los Angeles on April 18.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Prospers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospers. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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