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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Today we are more likely to plug the passage into a chatbot to determine its source and then move on to social media, where rudimentary reading thrives yet true literacy withers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 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
Weger thrives on “kinetic energy,” be it color, texture or a pair of bedazzled Italian loafers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
A community thrives when each member does what he or she is best at.
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
