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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thrived

“So Many Tears” throws down a gloomy gauntlet with its opening line: “Back in elementary, I thrived on misery.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

But here’s the crazy part: Wilkinson has thrived in the minors, even though his own coaches can’t always explain it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

As Bourdain would later explain, he thrived in a setting where actions have instant consequences: a sore back, a sliced hand, a good meal.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

It doesn’t help that you two were hired together and you’ve clearly thrived while she seems to be floundering.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026

Our colony thrived and grew to one hundred and fifteen.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien