Showing Results for "thrived"

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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Once a hotbed of post-coup protests, it has since thrived as a nightlife hive.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Sasaki thrived coming out of the bullpen in the eighth and ninth innings, allowing just one earned run in nine postseason appearances.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Such a boom-bust cycle is unsustainable, but Howe previously thrived when he had had the luxury of extended clear periods to prepare for Premier League games throughout the season.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Instead, ancient populations appear to have thrived across a surprising range of ecosystems, from deserts and coastlines to dense forests.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

Kirby’s first “Pig Stand” was in Texas, but the chain soon thrived in Los Angeles, alongside coundess other food stands offering “curb service.”

From "Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal" by Eric Schlosser