PROSPER Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

prosper

verb

ˈprä-spər

Definition of prosper

as in to thrive

to grow vigorously the plants seem to be prospering on the new fertilizers

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as in to flourish

to reach a desired level of accomplishment began to prosper after years of crushing setbacks

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Recent Examples of prosper Firms with proprietary data that is valuable to AI agents should be better positioned to prosper, while software companies that offer little beyond functionality — and have few other sources of customer stickiness — could struggle. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Steven Tian and Stephen Henriques, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026 Sound monetary policy helps households and businesses to prosper. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026 No other beaver may prosper while the mighty Buc-ee draws breath. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Mystic, when his great, great, great- grandfather prospered in the shipping industry. — Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prosper

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Carleton wanted to know how those tumors managed, seemingly paradoxically, to thrive.

— Allessandra DiCorato, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
But the network uncovered in the San Fernando Valley suggests another kind of prostitution is thriving behind closed doors.

— Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of thrive

Verb

But the fecundity of the land is no match for the Trasks’ failure to flourish.

— Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2026
Flights from Dubai to Tel Aviv have flourished in the five years since the United Arab Emirates and Israel normalized relations in 2020, analysts say.

— Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of flourish

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The Justice Department argued the outlets are unlikely to succeed on their claims and urged Kelly to deny their request for a preliminary injunction.

— Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026
Caldwell, now 46, says the process for reimbursing foster parents gave them little incentive to help children succeed.

— Joseph Shapiro, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of succeed

Verb

The remains of medieval ruler Czar Samuel arrived in Bulgaria on Saturday, after decades of negotiations with neighboring Greece.

— COSTAS KANTOURIS, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
Johnson’s turn, which featured a surprise cameo from Taylor Swift, marked her third time hosting the show and arrived a day after the theatrical release of her new film Verity.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2026

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