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as in to succeed
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 thrive
As a farming community, Parkin continued to thrive throughout the Depression and two world wars, but without any industry and with its schools closed, Parkin has faced a steady decline in its population in the 21st century.
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arkansasonline.com, 12 July 2025
By reimagining the boundaries of where its sport can potentially thrive, the AVP might have sketched out a novel blueprint for other sports.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
Suter thrived as a middle-six center in Vancouver, but also has high enough offensive intelligence to complement star players as a top-six winger.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Great teams thrive when every voice has a path to impact.
—Alain Hunkins, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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arkansasonline.com, 12 July 2025
By reimagining the boundaries of where its sport can potentially thrive, the AVP might have sketched out a novel blueprint for other sports.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
Suter thrived as a middle-six center in Vancouver, but also has high enough offensive intelligence to complement star players as a top-six winger.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Great teams thrive when every voice has a path to impact.
—Alain Hunkins, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrive
Verb
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Active learners flourish as those who have learned fall behind.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Thousands of varieties of orchids flourish in the greenhouse, while subtropical trees, palms, and low hedges highlight the property’s layout.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
Verb
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In choosing Khadija Walker to succeed Madigan, the county executive followed the law.—
Charles E. Sydnor,
Baltimore Sun,
30 July 2025
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But the 2025 version with sight gags that land where they are intended succeeds more times than not.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
30 July 2025
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Then again, the Brewers aren’t the only ones who have prospered against the defending champs in the last 2½ weeks.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
21 July 2025
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If so, as in if and when the next commercial visionary happens on a new idea that investors gradually fall in love with, the typical retirement investor stands to prosper substantially thanks to the genius of compounding.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Responding to a 911 call placed by the surviving victim, officers with the Austin Police Department arrived at 804 East Braker Lane and found both occupants suffering from gunshot wounds.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Profile photos from your cousin's wedding Amateur hour arrives when your profile picture looks grabbed from last weekend's barbecue.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Thrive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrive. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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