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or throve
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as in flourished
to grow vigorously
these plants thrive with relatively little sunlight
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as in succeeded
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 thrived
The Hornets thrived all season by creating havoc on the base paths.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
But there have been interior linemen who have thrived below 300 pounds, including 295-pound Dolphins center Aaron Brewer.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
His five bunt singles lead a team that has thrived with a small ball style of play this season.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
In particular, James thrived while playing as a nickel back in defensive coordinator Jesse Minter’s scheme the past two seasons.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
The run-up to the game winner, though, was crucial, too, and an indication of how the Hurricanes had thrived without production from their most talented players.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The SoCal military academies that thrived and then folded their tents.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Winning a Tony Award can significantly extend a production's Broadway lifespan, though plenty of shows have survived — and even thrived — without nominations or wins thanks to strong word of mouth, tourist interest, or dedicated fan support.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Flagg still hasn't had a chance to play with fellow Duke alum Kyrie Irving, who thrived under Kidd before tearing the ACL in his left knee in March 2025 and missing all of the 2025-26 season.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
But there have been interior linemen who have thrived below 300 pounds, including 295-pound Dolphins center Aaron Brewer.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
His five bunt singles lead a team that has thrived with a small ball style of play this season.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
In particular, James thrived while playing as a nickel back in defensive coordinator Jesse Minter’s scheme the past two seasons.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
The run-up to the game winner, though, was crucial, too, and an indication of how the Hurricanes had thrived without production from their most talented players.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The SoCal military academies that thrived and then folded their tents.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Winning a Tony Award can significantly extend a production's Broadway lifespan, though plenty of shows have survived — and even thrived — without nominations or wins thanks to strong word of mouth, tourist interest, or dedicated fan support.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Flagg still hasn't had a chance to play with fellow Duke alum Kyrie Irving, who thrived under Kidd before tearing the ACL in his left knee in March 2025 and missing all of the 2025-26 season.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrived
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Charles was a mainstay under now-United States Women’s National Team head coach Emma Hayes and flourished in the 2023-2024 season, starting every league game, amassing 1,890 minutes, and recording the most goal-creating actions in the league.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Her activity as a portraitist, the subject of one section of the exhibition, flourished and would continue throughout her long life, reflecting her numerous ties to artistic and literary circles.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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In particular, Ginn succeeded in forcing weak contact, getting eight outs on the ground in his six innings of work.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
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Craig, a fourth-term congresswoman who has succeeded in the competitive 2nd Congressional District by appealing to moderate voters, has outraised Flanagan and had a strong start in the Senate race in 2025.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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During the early 1900s, when copper, gold, zinc and silver production was booming, Bisbee prospered.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
13 May 2026
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In turn, his legend prospered, and Mike the Tailor turned into a 50-year-old business.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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“Thrived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrived. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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