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as in flourished
to grow vigorously
these plants thrive with relatively little sunlight
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as in prospered
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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The Russian mercenaries summoned by the juntas to bolster their grip have instead left a vacuum in which jihadists have thrived, says the assessment, given to CNN by a French security official.
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Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Farming and ranching have also vastly changed our landscapes, eliminating or negatively affecting forested environments where pawpaws would have grown and thrived.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
The music and film industries have thrived here, and numerous catalysts are now creating a fertile environment for art.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 3 Oct. 2024
The restaurant’s new digs are located in Houston’s Fourth Ward, a vibrant area steeped in history and culture, a testament to the resilience and creativity of the Black community that has thrived here for generations.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 1 Oct. 2024
Despite the sudden lifestyle change, Phaedra thrived in front of the cameras.
—Mckinley Franklin, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
But since being home for even a few days, Darla has grown and thrived.
—Jasmine Roth, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024
Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Farming and ranching have also vastly changed our landscapes, eliminating or negatively affecting forested environments where pawpaws would have grown and thrived.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
The music and film industries have thrived here, and numerous catalysts are now creating a fertile environment for art.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 3 Oct. 2024
The restaurant’s new digs are located in Houston’s Fourth Ward, a vibrant area steeped in history and culture, a testament to the resilience and creativity of the Black community that has thrived here for generations.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 1 Oct. 2024
Despite the sudden lifestyle change, Phaedra thrived in front of the cameras.
—Mckinley Franklin, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
But since being home for even a few days, Darla has grown and thrived.
—Jasmine Roth, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Thrived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrived. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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