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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
Knowing what signs to look for can help nip the issue in the bud and keep your plants happy, healthy, and thriving.
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Molly Burford, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
With 40 years of investing experience, Jim Cramer is a Wall Street legend who has not only survived numerous stock market cycles but has also thrived.
—CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
By cultivating the virtue of love, people are more likely to engage in practices of care and empathy necessary for communities to thrive.
—Tucker J. Gregor, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
To be clear, Josh Freese is thriving.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2026
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Molly Burford, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
With 40 years of investing experience, Jim Cramer is a Wall Street legend who has not only survived numerous stock market cycles but has also thrived.
—CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
By cultivating the virtue of love, people are more likely to engage in practices of care and empathy necessary for communities to thrive.
—Tucker J. Gregor, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
To be clear, Josh Freese is thriving.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrive
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But expecting that dogs will fill the social and emotional gaps in our lives is actually an obstacle to dogs’ flourishing, and human flourishing as well.—
Margret Grebowicz,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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With a wide range of cuisines — from African‑Caribbean to French‑Asian pastries, Korean fried chicken to French and Japanese cuisines under one roof — Des Moines is flourishing as a culinary destination.—
Rachel E. Stassen-Berger,
Des Moines Register,
12 Feb. 2026
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My focus would be on protecting liberty, fostering innovation, and equipping people to succeed in the next economy.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Shiffrin, who has succeed and failed in three Games prior to this one, talked about the unique spotlight of the Olympics before racing here.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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For D’Amaro, part of the challenge will be living up to the standards set by Iger, who helped the company prosper during his long career.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Even the lawn weeds are not prospering on most sites.—
Calvin Finch,
San Antonio Express-News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Kottikollon does not envision guests arriving for an annual weeklong retreat only to return to daily life unchanged.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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Until that day arrives, the Philadelphia rookie celebrated his first trip to this midseason showcase with two game-ending scores and an MVP trophy in the Rising Stars event.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Thrive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrive. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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