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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
Gritty thrives in the center of the Venn diagram connecting these tensions.
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Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Proper care is essential to ensure your yuzu tree thrives and eventually produces fruit.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
Grace thrives when pressure drops, so keep the tone friendly and propose a clear next action that respects both voices.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2026
Clover thrives in low-nitrogen conditions, so this will help eradicate and prevent clover.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
Bellegarde is a key link between the midfield and attack, while his ball-carrying ability thrives in Haiti’s offensive transitions.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 5 June 2026
The bacteria, found in salt and brackish water, can cause flesh-eating infections and thrives as coastal waters warm.
—Eva Flowe
june 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Though the Thunder’s identity will start with Gilgeous-Alexander, Antetokounmpo thrives best with elite shooters around him.
—Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
But the Missourian thrives, because it is subsidized by the university.
—Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Proper care is essential to ensure your yuzu tree thrives and eventually produces fruit.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
Grace thrives when pressure drops, so keep the tone friendly and propose a clear next action that respects both voices.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2026
Clover thrives in low-nitrogen conditions, so this will help eradicate and prevent clover.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
Bellegarde is a key link between the midfield and attack, while his ball-carrying ability thrives in Haiti’s offensive transitions.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 5 June 2026
The bacteria, found in salt and brackish water, can cause flesh-eating infections and thrives as coastal waters warm.
—Eva Flowe
june 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Though the Thunder’s identity will start with Gilgeous-Alexander, Antetokounmpo thrives best with elite shooters around him.
—Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
But the Missourian thrives, because it is subsidized by the university.
—Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrives
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In the open-concept living and dining areas, classic architecture flourishes against a modern color palette and contemporary furnishings.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
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Designing a life and family that flourishes beyond it is the true work.—
Royce Ramey,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The biology itself, the metabolic state that determines whether a run succeeds or fails, has historically been only partially observable.—
Hamid Noori,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Kittelberger succeeds Kyla Ghirardello, Miss Bel Air 2025, and is the 16th consecutive title holder.—
Aegis,
Baltimore Sun,
28 May 2026
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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.—
Brendan Steinhauser,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Conditions Boxwood prospers when it is grown in full sun to part shade.—
Lauren Dunec Hoang,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Mar. 2026
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Texas’ Teagan Kavan, the most outstanding player of the 2025 series, arrives on the heels of a shutout pitching performance in the semifinal round.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The appointment arrives just ahead of the United Nations' International Day of Play on June 11, which highlights the importance of play as a fundamental right for children.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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McLeod excels at the off-speed stuff that Huntington Beach coaches concluded would be difficult for Cathedral batters.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
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For families The Sagamore excels at entertaining every member of a family.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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“Thrives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrives. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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