1
as in thrives
to grow vigorously
the plants seem to be prospering on the new fertilizers
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as in flourishes
to reach a desired level of accomplishment
began to prosper after years of crushing setbacks
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Recent Examples of prospers
Which is a long way of saying that Live Nation prospers at least somewhat because its executives uniquely saw a future in the concert space that its competitors did not.
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John Tamny, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Perhaps Javier prospers in ways Alcantara couldn’t.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2025
John Tamny, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Perhaps Javier prospers in ways Alcantara couldn’t.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prospers
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But showers are optimal environments for mold, which thrives in warm, damp areas.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
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Cronin’s system wasn’t jibing with a point guard who thrives in transition and a center unfamiliar with the paint.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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This trade flourishes on Telegram because it is known for its minimal oversight of illicit content.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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The photosynthetic blue-green algae typically flourishes during the warmer months of summer and autumn, particularly in an environment with excess nutrients—a process known as eutrophication.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
29 Jan. 2026
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Bhusri succeeds Carl Eschenbach, who will stay with the company as strategic advisor to the CEO.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Smith succeeds Ted Stimpson, who took on the role in October 2023.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Tracking a weekend cold front Our next major rain-maker arrives as a potentially stronger cold front Friday into Saturday.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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The service Grace Hynes, who runs front of house, is as bright as a button and effortlessly informative about what arrives on your plate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Prospers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospers. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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