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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
Generally considered one of the easiest vegetables to grow, peppers need a lot of water and well-draining soil to thrive.
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 27 May 2025
The Olympians also thrived at state-level competitions.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
Despite their underdog mindset, the Indiana Pacers have thrived in clutch moments this postseason, performing like true champions when the stakes are highest.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
There is a growing sense that only those who belong to the club can thrive.
—Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 27 May 2025
The Olympians also thrived at state-level competitions.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
Despite their underdog mindset, the Indiana Pacers have thrived in clutch moments this postseason, performing like true champions when the stakes are highest.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
There is a growing sense that only those who belong to the club can thrive.
—Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for thrive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrive
Verb
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Their ability to cash in on their chemistry makes the North Stars’ attack flourish.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Her career continued to flourish with big- and small-screen roles in the aughts and 2010s.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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To succeed and avoid harming your personal financial health, a clear structure and commitment to intentional financial actions are essential.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The first-to-thirds are big time, and just getting guys in position to succeed.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Carrying the ball upfield is where Harrison has prospered in the current campaign.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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And it’s allowed cheating to prosper, in public, for profit.—
Derek Newton,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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With a drink in hand, Bryan Cranston smiles at an FYC event for The Studio at the Think Apple TV+ Emmy House in L.A. on May 21. 94 of 120 Top of the Morning Ryan Phillippe smiles from under his hat while arriving at a taping of Live with Kelly and Mark on May 21 in New York City.—
Grace Harrington,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Police and emergency crews already on campus for the ceremony aided the injured while more help arrived, the school said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
25 May 2025
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“Thrive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrive. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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