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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
Perhaps Javier prospers in ways Alcantara couldn’t.
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2025
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Extremism thrives in the absence of hope.—
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Legionella, the bacterium that causes the illness, thrives in water and is commonly found in places such as plumbing systems, cooling towers, and hot tubs.—
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Argyle flourishes in this shift.—
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Crochet lace gowns and colorful embroidery at Erdem, feather flourishes at Roksanda and charming ruffles and scallop hems at Simone Rocha.—
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Now, the race is on between a handful of teams to find it, and whoever succeeds will be responsible for one of the most momentous discoveries in history.—
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Schmit succeeds Sue Abderholden, who led the organization for more than 20 years.—
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Even on Tuesday morning, mere days before the Vikings’ 195-or-so-person traveling party arrives, Martin was sorting through specifics.—
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Pho ga arrives as a crystal clear broth cradling a mound of rice noodles and gently poached chicken.—
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“Prospers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospers. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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