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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As a facultative anaerobic bacterium, it thrives in both oxygen rich and oxygen poor environments, allowing it to multiply inside the oxygen deprived regions commonly found within tumors.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026
"This offending thrives in secrecy online and behind closed doors. It is the job of the criminal justice system to bring it out into the open to deliver for victims and survivors."
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Kennard could have provided a critical floor-spacing piece around Doncic, who thrives when surrounded by lob-catching centers, athletic wings and knockdown shooters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Algae thrives in warm, shallow waters, making the 3-foot deep pool an effective breeding ground.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
“True creativity thrives on disorder, simply tucks in its roots and grows on chaos. I wouldn’t say no to a sweet sherry.”
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
