thrived

VERB

do well

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bloom blossom boom develop flourish grow mushroom prosper shine succeed

STRONG

advance arrive batten burgeon increase progress radiate rise score wax

WEAK

bear fruit get ahead get fat get on get places get there grow rich make a go shoot up turn out well

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease decrease fail halt lessen lose shrink shrivel stop stunt wither

STRONG

decline recede retreat retrogress

WEAK

languish

Example Sentences

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Mukulika Banerjee argues that politicians like Mamata thrived in what was once a "reasonably level playing field".

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The U.S. also intercepted another vessel, M/T Tifani, as part of a forceful effort to thwart a secretive oil trade that has largely thrived after nearly two months of war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

In simple terms, Lystrosaurus thrived by growing fast and reproducing early.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

Other low- and minimum-volatility funds have thrived this year too, particularly those that invest in dividend stocks.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

He had a knowledge of crops and seasons, born of experience; but where crops thrived under Nathan’s hand, under Selvam’s they wilted.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya