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as in outcomes
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 products
something produced by physical or intellectual effort
a popular app that was the fruit of years of research and development
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Recent Examples of fruits
Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
The restaurant makes six different salsas, made of fresh fruits and vegetables, every morning from scratch.
—Jenna Thompson
march 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Skip the Produce Wash, Try Baking Soda Instead The FDA and USDA advise against using soap, bleach, produce washes or detergents on fruits and vegetables.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
The mother plant encourages this fracture by killing and partly digesting the cells where the mature fruits attach to her stalk.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
The Dirty Dozen is a smarter shopping tool, not a reason to eat fewer fruits and vegetables.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Outside that training window, Schwabenbauer encourages runners to emphasize fiber‑rich, nutrient‑dense carbohydrate sources—fruits, vegetables, whole grains—to support overall health.
—Outside, 24 Mar. 2026
Wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
These fruits — simultaneous conference titles in basketball and football, plus multiple track and field championships — are born of yearslong efforts to bolster Kennesaw’s brand and compete in an ever-evolving era of college sports.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 18 Mar. 2026
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Choosing the cleanest produce People should still eat plenty of fresh produce with their meals, the report says, but switching to organic fruits and vegetables can reduce intake of these harmful chemicals.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
The restaurant makes six different salsas, made of fresh fruits and vegetables, every morning from scratch.
—Jenna Thompson
march 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Skip the Produce Wash, Try Baking Soda Instead The FDA and USDA advise against using soap, bleach, produce washes or detergents on fruits and vegetables.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
The mother plant encourages this fracture by killing and partly digesting the cells where the mature fruits attach to her stalk.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
The Dirty Dozen is a smarter shopping tool, not a reason to eat fewer fruits and vegetables.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Outside that training window, Schwabenbauer encourages runners to emphasize fiber‑rich, nutrient‑dense carbohydrate sources—fruits, vegetables, whole grains—to support overall health.
—Outside, 24 Mar. 2026
Wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
These fruits — simultaneous conference titles in basketball and football, plus multiple track and field championships — are born of yearslong efforts to bolster Kennesaw’s brand and compete in an ever-evolving era of college sports.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruits
Noun
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While the data show overall birth outcomes improving — declining rates of prematurity, low birth weight, and infant mortality — disparities are still prevalent, particularly for Black women.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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For employees, those outcomes might include high engagement and performance; for customers, purchasing decisions; and for both, loyalty and advocacy (being willing to recommend working for or doing business with the organization).—
Marcus Buckingham,
Harvard Business Review,
26 Mar. 2026
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Brands with an authentic connection to Bessette-Kennedy, including some New York City small businesses, experienced unprecedented surges in consumer demands for products touted as her staples.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2026
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PCMag editors select and review products independently.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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The city is also considering moving Miami Police Department headquarters to the Freedom Park site, pending results of a traffic study.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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The results are in for the Idaho Lottery’s draw games on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The viral video appeared to take that emphasis to an extreme, leaning heavily into dramatic editing choices more commonly associated with cinematic productions than traditional albums.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Following back-to-back seasons of directing his own productions, Desai is taking a breather this go-around to focus on broader administrative duties.—
Malia Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Some wildflower seeds sprout with cool winter storms and will often remain small and low to the ground.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
5 Mar. 2026
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While states are generally inclined to fund more clinical and translational research, which would have more immediate payoffs for taxpayers, the plan also specifically calls for funding basic research that seeds clinical discoveries.—
Anil Oza,
STAT,
20 Feb. 2026
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Financial markets have focused on the ultimate path of inflation throughout the five-week war, and a decline in bond yields on March 31 may have helped stocks find their footing.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Challenges are temporary obstacles with clear pathways forward; traps are situations where more effort yields diminishing or negative returns.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Minibars feature a custom bourbon blend from local distillery Jacob Rieger & Company, a thoughtful touch that roots the experience in Missouri.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Louisiana dirty rice is a tasty meat-and-rice dish that roots its flavor in aromatic Cajun seasoning and the holy trinity vegetables.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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As Kansas City considers big changes to its rules for developers seeking tax breaks, local affordable housing advocates want officials to pump the brakes and think more about the consequences of such a shift.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Millions of Americans enrolled in Medicare Advantage are approaching a critical deadline that could have long-lasting financial consequences.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Fruits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruits. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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