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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
Their long sword-like foliage thrives through the heat of summer and takes on gorgeous pink hues as winter weather sets in.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Mistreatment often thrives in silence.
—Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Their operation thrives until they’re caught in a violent power struggle between the Mafia and an Irish gang, forcing them into a violent fight for survival.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 May 2026
If Thorson thrives, the Vikings will have a hard time sliding him to the practice squad.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Prep Your Planting Site Zucchini thrives in fertile soil.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
California must remain a place where innovation thrives.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
That’s an environment where a city like Hong Kong thrives, by helping to bridge gaps across political and cultural divides.
—Brian Wong, Fortune, 3 May 2026
This disease thrives when nights are cool and days are warm and humid, particularly when rainfall is limited.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Mistreatment often thrives in silence.
—Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Their operation thrives until they’re caught in a violent power struggle between the Mafia and an Irish gang, forcing them into a violent fight for survival.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 May 2026
If Thorson thrives, the Vikings will have a hard time sliding him to the practice squad.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Prep Your Planting Site Zucchini thrives in fertile soil.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
California must remain a place where innovation thrives.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
That’s an environment where a city like Hong Kong thrives, by helping to bridge gaps across political and cultural divides.
—Brian Wong, Fortune, 3 May 2026
This disease thrives when nights are cool and days are warm and humid, particularly when rainfall is limited.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrives
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Wildflowers dot the park’s floor during the warmer months, like spring snowdrops, bellwort, Dutchman’s breeches, and wild roses; Iowa’s pretty pink state flower (the prairie rose) also flourishes here from June through August.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Midwest Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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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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Staffiere succeeds Michael Colombo, who led the Lancers to their first Div.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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Finn succeeds outgoing president John Rakich, who led the guild for five years, including through the COVID-19 pandemic and a period of global growth.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
6 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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Complications arise only when the world arrives on their doorstep.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
6 May 2026
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The Inhalatorium, the feature-length animation debut by director and animator Bára Anna Stejskalová, follows a 13-year-old girl who arrives at a mountain sanatorium to treat her asthma.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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Fall, late winter, or early spring Crimson clover is a cool-season annual in the legume family that excels at fixing nitrogen in the soil.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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While activewear is the brand’s bread and butter, Patagonia also excels at crafting high-quality outdoor gear as well—and the Fieldsmith Hip Pack is a brand staple.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2026
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“Thrives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrives. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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