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as in to succeed
to reach a desired level of accomplishment
going to a school for gifted students will help him thrive as a musical prodigy
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Recent Examples of thrive
Halting climate change is a global challenge, but Altizer said there are ways individuals can help monarchs thrive.
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Drew Kann, AJC.com, 12 Jan. 2026
But while not every dent is dangerous, certain types can compromise a can's seal and allow harmful bacteria to thrive.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Dembélé has thrived under Enrique’s focus on wanting the collective – not individuals – to be the star, particularly following the departure of superstar Mbappé to Real Madrid in the summer of 2024.
—Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Finding a way for Nurse to thrive is going to be key for coach Kris Knoblauch and his staff.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
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Drew Kann, AJC.com, 12 Jan. 2026
But while not every dent is dangerous, certain types can compromise a can's seal and allow harmful bacteria to thrive.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Dembélé has thrived under Enrique’s focus on wanting the collective – not individuals – to be the star, particularly following the departure of superstar Mbappé to Real Madrid in the summer of 2024.
—Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Finding a way for Nurse to thrive is going to be key for coach Kris Knoblauch and his staff.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrive
Verb
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Not flourishing, not thriving; just surviving.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson, a Democrat who said he was not told of the event, said Hegseth’s visit shows how the city has flourished despite such setbacks as the closure of Boeing’s C-17 Globemaster III transport plant.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Even if the House succeeded in impeaching a judge, the Senate would need to affirm that decision by a two-thirds majority vote.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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And more often than not, Miami has succeeded there.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, dictators prosper and multiply.—
Max Hastings,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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And several of them — like the diner on Milwaukee Avenue — had outwardly appeared to be prospering, only to suddenly shut down.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The rookie arrived in Charlotte in May.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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His car was seen arriving shortly before the time the murders were believed to have been committed and left shortly after, according to court documents.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Thrive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrive. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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