1
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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2
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
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
And while size can be an issue for a container tomato, the advantage of indeterminates is a long fruiting season.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
The fruit is also rich in dietary fiber, as one single kiwi provides about 2 grams.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Most types of sweet cherries aren't self-pollinating, but tart cherries will usually fruit when they're grown on their own.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
And while size can be an issue for a container tomato, the advantage of indeterminates is a long fruiting season.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Verb
Undocumented immigrant farmworkers who produce fruits and vegetables account for 42% of farmworkers in the United States, according to the Agriculture Department.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
The fruit is also rich in dietary fiber, as one single kiwi provides about 2 grams.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruit
Noun
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The outcome of that re-do was to change the insurance coverage of the MMRV vaccine for low-income children.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Canvas Stadium crowd isn’t shocked at the outcome, considering the struggles of two weeks ago.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Much of that production came as the Eagles mounted their second-half comeback.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Kyle Palmieri has stepped up over the last couple of seasons, but the Islanders need more production.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For readers, much of the aesthetic experience of engaging with either artist involves simply attending to this profusion of details, the infinitely diverse offspring of technical excellence and an inexhaustible imagination.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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When these chickens breed, their offspring could produce eggs and sperm carrying dodo traits.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Vines flower spring through fall for months of color and enjoyment.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Sep. 2025
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Many types of plants under prolonged heat stress will fail to flower and set fruit.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The resultant program or app is established without any need for understanding computer programming.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The resultant meandering is pleasant, but much of the initial intrigue is lost when the uniqueness of the film’s concept becomes diluted.—
Blake Simons,
IndieWire,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The reversal from the media and entertainment giant comes after Kimmel supporters pushed for a boycott of Disney’s content, products, and theme parks.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
23 Sep. 2025
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Two of those runs were the product of Iván Herrera’s two-run shot that landed in the Giants’ bullpen.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Claiming the top seed and securing a bye would be huge for the Blue Jays in their quest for a World Series.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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This African vine is commonly grown as an annual from seed and quickly reaches 3 to 6 feet tall and wide.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sedum Stonecrops or sedums keep on blooming from late summer until frost, attracting bees and providing color when many other garden plants have quit or gone to seed.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Sep. 2025
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The gardens bloom seasonally against the backdrop of the Alps, and the park—including a pond, historic fountains, and mature trees—is largely protected under Swiss preservation rules, so the setting will stay just as peaceful for years to come.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Fruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruit. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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