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as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
one fruit of your faithfulness in carrying out your duties will be more rewarding responsibilities
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as in production
something produced by physical or intellectual effort
a popular app that was the fruit of years of research and development
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as in offspring
the descendants of a person, animal, or plant
according to the Bible, God promised Abraham that the fruit of his loins would someday become a great nation
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Recent Examples of fruit
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Unlike people, dogs do not need to include fruits and vegetables in their diet.
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Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
The historic estate is a rare survivor from Loomis’ early ties to fruit orchards and packing after first being settled by gold miners.
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David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2026
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Noun
Her mother Inger, a former Ford model, runs the gift fruit shipping company Palm Beach Groves.
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Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Unlike people, dogs do not need to include fruits and vegetables in their diet.
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Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Verb
Pruning helps the plant focus its energy on fruiting for better fruit quality, manages plant size, and provides better air flow around the plant.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
The historic estate is a rare survivor from Loomis’ early ties to fruit orchards and packing after first being settled by gold miners.
—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruit
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The report found some shelter programs cost significantly more to operate than others, but due to incomplete and inconsistent data, auditors were unable to determine whether higher spending translated into better outcomes.
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The findings have since been replicated across multiple follow-up analyses and extended to include women, cognitive outcomes and blood pressure.
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Lee said the southwest will host major chip production clusters, drawing on abundant, underused power.
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These products are expected to begin ramping up production and profits in 2027-2028.
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For fruit crops, Pritts explains that offspring are often lower in quality than either parent.
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After the network successfully pulled together a motley crew of Real Housewives offspring and their Manhattan socialite friends last year, the gang is back for a second season in the city.
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For something dreamier, A Midsummer Night’s Dream theme pairs flower garlands and fairy lights with pretty appetizers and edible floral cocktails.
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After flowering, look for black berries that attract birds.
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Pakistan has traditionally run large fiscal and external deficits, with a resultant rise in public debt.
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The vessel’s owner and master will assume full responsibility for any resultant damage, the PGSA said.
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The analyst sees scope for further penetration of this tool as advertisers using the product are increasing spending at nearly twice the rate of non-users.
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The maker of memory for computers has been a big winner this year, with its stock roughly quadrupling, because the AI boom has created a surge of demand for its products.
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Salmon with ponzu sauce, mango, fava beans, avocado, sesame seeds, chilli mayo, spring onion and white rice is the fuel for the afternoon.
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Tucker and Rushing’s home runs started the sunflower seed showers in a nine-run inning, which included a home run by Mookie Betts.
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In the summer, Lake Louise Gondola soars over lush alpine meadows and blooming fields of wildflowers.
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Lilacs are one of spring's timeless blooming shrubs, cherished for their beautiful, fragrant blossoms.
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“Fruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruit. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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