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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.
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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.
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John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Perhaps Javier prospers in ways Alcantara couldn’t.
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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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Contrarian investing thrives when companies are deeply out of favor, presenting opportunities as market sentiment often overreacts to temporary setbacks.
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The 6-foot-9 Haugh stretches defenses with his shooting, attacks the rim, thrives in transition and guards multiple positions.
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Innovation flourishes when people are free to think, create and challenge conventional wisdom.
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Indeed, soccer is honored and flourishes with that kind of play.
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Anguay succeeds Paul Lau, a 45-year veteran of the utility who in January announced his intention to retire.
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Some nearby residents who are not affiliated with the temple also hope the project succeeds.
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Proponents of the authorization note that the $155 million investment arrives four years after a severe drought in the Sacramento Valley in 2022 had cost local communities hundreds of millions of dollars and roughly 1,500 jobs.
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Every detail is intentional and meant to feel personal from the moment a guest arrives—a philosophy that extends to the neighboring winery as well.
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“Prospers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospers. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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