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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
Oklahoma has thrived with quarterbacks over the past decade thanks to Lincoln Riley’s tenure as an offensive coordinator and head coach there.
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Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The article argues that a wide gulf exists between rumor and fact, with Swalwell thriving in that gray space where allegations couldn’t be rigorously verified through independent investigation and legal defensibility.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Fertilize Fertilizer works wonders on flowers and vegetables, and can also be a great tool to help your grass thrive.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026
Cerina Fairfax, 49, ran a thriving family dentistry practice in the nearby city of Fairfax.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The article argues that a wide gulf exists between rumor and fact, with Swalwell thriving in that gray space where allegations couldn’t be rigorously verified through independent investigation and legal defensibility.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Fertilize Fertilizer works wonders on flowers and vegetables, and can also be a great tool to help your grass thrive.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026
Cerina Fairfax, 49, ran a thriving family dentistry practice in the nearby city of Fairfax.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrive
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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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In celebration of America's 250th birthday this year, the USA Today network is taking a look at iconic companies that were founded and flourished in the nation.—
Alexander Coolidge,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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If Meta succeeds, Wall Street will feel more confident about its aggressive AI spending plans.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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Leon, in issuing the temporary pause, concluded that the preservationist group behind the legal challenge was likely to succeed because the president lacks the authority to build the ballroom without approval from Congress.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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While Standard Oil’s bread and butter was the sale of kerosene, which replaced whale oil for lighting homes and businesses, its descendants prospered through the sale of gasoline for the ever-growing use of cars and trucks.—
Alex Kuffner,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Know More Carlyle itself has been prospering lately.—
Miles Weiss,
semafor.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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The haunting case of Kimberly Langwell On July 10, 1999, a day after Kim Langwell failed to arrive home, Ball was summoned to a strip mall parking lot in front of an Eckerd Pharmacy.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Iranian negotiators, headed by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, arrived late Friday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Thrive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrive. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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