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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
The Italian city, already a thriving metropolis of business and fashion becomes charged with a frenetic energy created by hundreds of exhibitions and happenings.
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Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Though the group was thriving professionally, the reality behind closed doors was different — in 2003, Michael claimed that Joseph was emotionally and physically abusive and forced his sons to practice their routines with a belt in hand.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Salvia and marigolds are both sun-loving plants that thrive in the heat, and their vibrant colors make for the perfect pollinator garden.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
My job thrives when dramatic things happen.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
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Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Though the group was thriving professionally, the reality behind closed doors was different — in 2003, Michael claimed that Joseph was emotionally and physically abusive and forced his sons to practice their routines with a belt in hand.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Salvia and marigolds are both sun-loving plants that thrive in the heat, and their vibrant colors make for the perfect pollinator garden.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
My job thrives when dramatic things happen.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrive
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Burden will help the passing game flourish but doesn’t match the Bears’ needs, so this pick shows Chicago clearly is trying to load up on offense under new coach Ben Johnson.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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But as Mackintosh persuasively illustrates, the familiar emotions of jealousy, infatuation and eventually indifference — these persist and can flourish in any relationship, however free of prohibition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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The question is two-fold 1) who is the Browns’ starting quarterback, and 2) will Concepcion see the volume to consistently succeed in fantasy?—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Then Booth succeeded Connelly as Denver’s lead executive when Connelly left for Minnesota.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Decades later, Playbill began covering theater with feature stories about Broadway shows as the White Way prospered.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
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All of which now makes for a sad twist, particularly considering how both franchises prospered by the association along the way.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
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Song arrives The Padres called up infielder Sung-Mun Song to fill the extra spot on their roster allowed when playing outside the United States.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Vikings will be banking on him and the rest of their new defensive line additions to maintain the performance that has anchored the defense since Flores arrived in 2023.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Thrive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrive. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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