thrive
verb (used without object)
to prosper; be fortunate or successful.
thrived
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past participleof thrive.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof thrive.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
thriveverb (used without object)to prosper; be fortunate or successful.
Example Sentences
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Carney thrived as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs before leading the central banks of Canada and England.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
Kessler is the lob threat, rim-runner, screen-setter and defender Doncic has thrived with in the past when leading the Dallas Mavericks to the NBA Finals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
While the primary reason for their success is the lack of grey squirrels, Powell said they also thrived "because people look out for them".
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
Founded in Hawaii in the 1970s, the company originally thrived on a close relationship with the state’s powerful senior senator, Daniel Inouye.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
Martin had thrived at them all, always with that superior smile of people who were born to belong and excel.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
