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as in to flourish
to reach a desired level of accomplishment
began to prosper after years of crushing setbacks
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Recent Examples of prosper
And on Iran, Trump has for weeks teased the possibility of a nuclear agreement coming together and talked up the idea of Tehran prospering economically.
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Brett Samuels, The Hill, 4 June 2025
Seventy years later, Jews continue to prosper, and the jeers have only grown louder.
—Rachel Gordan, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
The genre’s eighties pioneers never got near the pop charts, though a couple of bands with hardcore roots, the Beastie Boys and Rage Against the Machine, prospered far away from the scene.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 11 June 2025
Some of Epstein's other young discoveries had also prospered under his management.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2025
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Brett Samuels, The Hill, 4 June 2025
Seventy years later, Jews continue to prosper, and the jeers have only grown louder.
—Rachel Gordan, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
The genre’s eighties pioneers never got near the pop charts, though a couple of bands with hardcore roots, the Beastie Boys and Rage Against the Machine, prospered far away from the scene.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 11 June 2025
Some of Epstein's other young discoveries had also prospered under his management.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosper
Verb
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Not to mention, New York’s crime rates and rising costs only compound the challenges for businesses trying to thrive.—
Mike Dunleavy,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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As for Jovic, the challenge is staying healthy and carving out a consistent role in the Heat’s rotation after beginning last season as a starter, then being completely moved out of the rotation, and ultimately thriving in a sixth man role off the bench during the back half of the season.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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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
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Xiaomi has succeeded, while Apple barely got off the ground.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Smith succeeds former Maryland athletic director Damon Evans, who departed for SMU in March after a simmering conflict with former head men’s basketball coach Kevin Willard came to a head during the Terrapins’ NCAA Tournament run last season.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
15 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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But Wednesday’s announcement arrives at the point that a memo from Sharp to Palomar seemed to predict.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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“Prosper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosper. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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