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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
Photo by Sylvia Jarrus Detroit’s restaurant scene is thriving, thanks in no small part to Javier Bardauil, the chef behind two Argentinian restaurants in the Core City neighborhood.
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AFAR Media, 2 May 2025
Harden thrived in that second quarter, scoring 17 points.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Last, do your research about how this pet can thrive.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
While some cats are totally fine on their own, and may even dislike the presence of another feline in the house, others thrive in the company of another cat.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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AFAR Media, 2 May 2025
Harden thrived in that second quarter, scoring 17 points.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Last, do your research about how this pet can thrive.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
While some cats are totally fine on their own, and may even dislike the presence of another feline in the house, others thrive in the company of another cat.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrive
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The venerable British tradition of afternoon tea, which dates back to the 19th century, is also flourishing throughout the United States as hotels, resorts and tea rooms offer delectable finger sandwiches, savory scones and a wide variety of exotic tea blends.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The publication flourished during the pandemic, as public health restrictions and protests over police reform put fresh focus on city government.—
Matt Hamilton,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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Proposition 48 intended to strengthen academic requirements and ensure that college athletes have the academic skills to succeed in college courses.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 May 2025
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Buchanan had succeeded Tom Kingsbury, who stayed on as an adviser and is retaining his position on Kohl’s board until his retirement next month.—
Time,
Time,
2 May 2025
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And Enciso has not prospered so far under Hurzeler, scoring once and assisting once in 16 intermittent appearances across all competitions.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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As the economy evolves, three-fourths of working-age Americans will need college degrees and workforce credentials to prosper—a goal that will be impossible to reach without cracking the college affordability problem.—
Jamie Merisotis,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Trump kicks off Middle East tour President Donald Trump has arrived in Saudi Arabia for the start of three days of summits in the Middle East, blending business and diplomacy.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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The crucial moments in most biographies tend to arrive early, when a life begins to deviate from those around it — those moments when the future forks, when there’s a sheep-versus-goat separation.—
Dwight Garner,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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“Thrive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrive. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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