prospers

present tense third-person singular of prosper

Example Sentences

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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
  • This is where Braze thrives, Stokes said, and adding that to what Salesforce currently offers on marketing — coupled with its trove of other customer data — represents a powerful combination.
    — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Tina Snow thrives in the winter, but Megan Thee Stallion is scorching in October.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • September is still too hot for this flower that flourishes during cooler weather.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
  • This toxic plant flourishes in disturbed areas and prefers moist soils.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Ard succeeds Ryan Fiedler, who has served as CFO since June 2025 and is stepping down to transition to an external consulting role, enabling him to spend more time with his family, according to the company.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Mohamed succeeds Eva Vidal Dans, who left the company in June 2025.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • When a general purpose technology arrives, companies pour money into complementary intangible investments that national accounts do not measure.
    — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Then the chargeback arrives and the rental company is left absorbing the loss.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

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“Prospers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospers. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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