thrive on
verb
thrived on or throve on; thrived on also thriven on; thriving on; thrives on
: to do well in a particular kind of situation
She thrives on attention.
He actually thrives on stress.
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During the season, the Spartans thrived on strong team defense, allowing 18 goals.
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 May 2026
Own the paint, glass Much like Portland in the first round, the Spurs are facing a Minnesota squad that thrives on size, interior scoring and second-chance points.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 3 May 2026
Melissa Higgins, the wholesale manager at Sprague’s Nursery & Gardens Center, notes that in warmer climates, any dwarf, container-friendly peach variety would generally thrive on patios.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026
The Nightingale's Forest is home to a variety of bird and animal species who thrive on its moist habitat, Stojiljkovic explained.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 May 2026
Own the paint, glass Much like Portland in the first round, the Spurs are facing a Minnesota squad that thrives on size, interior scoring and second-chance points.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 3 May 2026
Melissa Higgins, the wholesale manager at Sprague’s Nursery & Gardens Center, notes that in warmer climates, any dwarf, container-friendly peach variety would generally thrive on patios.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026
The Nightingale's Forest is home to a variety of bird and animal species who thrive on its moist habitat, Stojiljkovic explained.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
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“Thrive on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrive%20on. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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