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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
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.
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Brendan Steinhauser, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Conditions Boxwood prospers when it is grown in full sun to part shade.
—Lauren Dunec Hoang, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
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.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Perhaps Javier prospers in ways Alcantara couldn’t.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2025
Brendan Steinhauser, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Conditions Boxwood prospers when it is grown in full sun to part shade.
—Lauren Dunec Hoang, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
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.
—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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In modern America, the three strongest predictors of whether a city thrives or dies is median January temperature, public safety and the human capital of its people.—
Jens Ludwig,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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As a low-maintenance tree, the mulberry thrives in various soil types and is drought-tolerant once established.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
24 Apr. 2026
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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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Shannon and Chastain do their own singing in the show, which succeeds in humanizing these two troubled music legends.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
24 Apr. 2026
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Boasting 37 miles of pure electric power, the NX450h+ certainly succeeds for consumers looking to float around town.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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The news arrives amid a headline-making time for the Summer House star, who is currently at the center of a reality TV scandal.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2026
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But two decades on, the sequel (in theaters May 1) arrives in an extremely different landscape, which has forced media companies to tighten their belts as page views plummet and AI surges.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Prospers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospers. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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