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as in flourishes
to grow vigorously
these plants thrive with relatively little sunlight
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as in succeeds
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 thrives
Contrarian investing thrives when companies are deeply out of favor, presenting opportunities as market sentiment often overreacts to temporary setbacks.
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Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The 6-foot-9 Haugh stretches defenses with his shooting, attacks the rim, thrives in transition and guards multiple positions.
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Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
And so the Pioneer Saloon thrives as an antiquity with a pulse — and by serving up quarter-pound Poltergeist Burgers (the place is ostensibly haunted, see).
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Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
At least one expert, however, said the green could linger for months because algae thrives in summer heat.
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Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Lenders, meanwhile, are more protected from wipeouts, but can only get their money back, plus a little interest, if the company thrives.
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Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
18 June 2026
Let’s see who thrives and who struggles now that these two have become ones.
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Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Collaboration thrives when your uniqueness stays visible.
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Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Your practical nature thrives when compassion meets detail, so tidy your schedule and choose the simplest next promise.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The 6-foot-9 Haugh stretches defenses with his shooting, attacks the rim, thrives in transition and guards multiple positions.
—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
And so the Pioneer Saloon thrives as an antiquity with a pulse — and by serving up quarter-pound Poltergeist Burgers (the place is ostensibly haunted, see).
—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
At least one expert, however, said the green could linger for months because algae thrives in summer heat.
—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Lenders, meanwhile, are more protected from wipeouts, but can only get their money back, plus a little interest, if the company thrives.
—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
18 June 2026
Let’s see who thrives and who struggles now that these two have become ones.
—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Collaboration thrives when your uniqueness stays visible.
—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Your practical nature thrives when compassion meets detail, so tidy your schedule and choose the simplest next promise.
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrives
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Indeed, soccer is honored and flourishes with that kind of play.
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In the open-concept living and dining areas, classic architecture flourishes against a modern color palette and contemporary furnishings.
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Anguay succeeds Paul Lau, a 45-year veteran of the utility who in January announced his intention to retire.
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Some nearby residents who are not affiliated with the temple also hope the project succeeds.
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That is why Florida Republicans are taking the lead to make sure the state prospers as AI advances, instead of letting Silicon Valley write the rules.
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Conditions Boxwood prospers when it is grown in full sun to part shade.
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Technological progress rarely arrives in cleanly separable pieces.
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Thursday is a touch cooler with highs closer to 93 degrees, but the real change arrives this weekend.
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Dane DeHaan excels as Cole, a scummy hacker who makes a living draining bank accounts.
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The concierge team excels in building custom itineraries of activities both on and off the property, such as exclusive temple tours, cooking classes, or Muay Thai lessons.
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“Thrives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrives. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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