thrives

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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The 35-year-old, from Hebburn, South Tyneside, has now launched She Thrives, an online social community to dispel myths, but also to break down taboos about women's health.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

In response to the comments, Maroon made a $2,000 donation in Edwards’ name to Tampa Bay Thrives, a nonprofit organization.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2022

Thrives at Sandown, where his record reads first, first, second, second.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2022

Thrives on the constant state of functional agitation.

From Washington Post • Jun. 26, 2015

I can spare the college bell, And the learned lecture, well; Spare the clergy and libraries, Institutes and dictionaries, For that hardy English root Thrives here, unvalued, underfoot.

From Poems Household Edition by Emerson, Ralph Waldo