thrive
verb (used without object)
to prosper; be fortunate or successful.
thrives
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present tense formof thrive (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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At home, Ford thrives on sales of large trucks and SUVs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
Leveraging cuteness to sell products isn’t exactly a new phenomenon — just ask the toy industry, which thrives on getting kids and young adults invested in collecting new cute or cuddly products.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026
Warm, still water holds less oxygen, creating the conditions in which botulism thrives and speeding up the growth of E. coli.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
And at a time when everyone is chasing hard contact, Simpson thrives by doing the exact opposite.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
We have a strong marriage that thrives on our mutual curiosity about the world.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
