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do wonders

VERB
prosper
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bloom blossom catch on do well flourish multiply thrive
STRONG
advance arrive augment batten bear benefit fatten flower gain increase produce progress rise score yield
WEAK
be enriched bear fruit become rich become wealthy fare well feather nest get on get there go places go to town grow rich hit it big hit the jackpot make a killing make good make it make mark make money make out strike it rich turn out well
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fail languish shrink shrivel wither
STRONG
decline decrease lose recede refuse retreat retrogress stop

Example Sentences

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A simple visit to a museum or a live theater production can do wonders, as can a humble activity such as knitting.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

This little tweak—selling staples and buying healthcare—could do wonders for one’s portfolio if the market heads south.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Makeup and a clean suit can do wonders.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

Glasgow Warriors' stunning comeback victory over Toulouse in the Investec Champions Cup will do wonders for their confidence, says fly-half Adam Hastings.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025

This was to us with poor Annie the one great comfort.—Trust to me that time will do wonders, & without causing forgetfulness of your darling.”

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman