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as in flourished
to grow vigorously
these plants thrive with relatively little sunlight
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as in succeeded
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 thrived
In his absence, Mac Jones, whom coach Kyle Shanahan admitted was his original target when the 49ers traded up to pick third in the 2022 draft, has thrived.
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Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
But the firm survived, and eventually thrived.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Nov. 2025
Something to keep in mind is that Luka Doncic thrived when playing alongside Gafford in Dallas, and his voice could potentially increase the Lakers' desire to finalize a deal.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Nevertheless, throughout Myanmar’s recent history, the global demand for its gemstones, jade and timber, especially teak, has thrived.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
These employees survived and thrived despite the stressful changes.
—Arianna Huffington, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Set during the Japanese colonial period — when Taiwan’s cypress industry thrived — the series portrays a world built by men yet seen through the eyes of a Japanese woman.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
So there’s so many things to like about the way this team has thrived under his tutelage.
—Alison Weinflash, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
The Lakers have thrived under the Buss family’s leadership, attracting many of the top players in league history, including Magic Johnson, James Worthy, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, LeBron James and, most recently, Luka Doncic.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
But the firm survived, and eventually thrived.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Nov. 2025
Something to keep in mind is that Luka Doncic thrived when playing alongside Gafford in Dallas, and his voice could potentially increase the Lakers' desire to finalize a deal.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Nevertheless, throughout Myanmar’s recent history, the global demand for its gemstones, jade and timber, especially teak, has thrived.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
These employees survived and thrived despite the stressful changes.
—Arianna Huffington, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Set during the Japanese colonial period — when Taiwan’s cypress industry thrived — the series portrays a world built by men yet seen through the eyes of a Japanese woman.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
So there’s so many things to like about the way this team has thrived under his tutelage.
—Alison Weinflash, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
The Lakers have thrived under the Buss family’s leadership, attracting many of the top players in league history, including Magic Johnson, James Worthy, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, LeBron James and, most recently, Luka Doncic.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrived
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The combo of Barrs and Lee especially proved problematic for TCU as the two guards flourished in the mid-range with pull-up jumpers.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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As Season Eight begins, Jamie and Claire soon find the war has followed them home to Fraser’s Ridge, now a thriving settlement that has grown and flourished in their absence.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Sheinbaum administration has not really succeeded in getting a grip on security and violence in Michoacán, said Bill Booth, a lecturer in Latin American History at University College London.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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California’s redistricting ballot measure succeeded among voters statewide.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Nov. 2025
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Yes, prospered, as in did not wish to accept anything less.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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What Cheney offered Bush in 2000 was the reassuring gravitas of someone who knew Washington, had helped run the first Persian Gulf War and had prospered in the private sector, too.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Thrived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrived. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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