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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
Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 6 July 2017
Just fill an empty spray bottle with diluted vinegar and spritz your produce (salad stuff, fruits, etc.) then rinse in regular water before serving.
—Elizabeth Narins, Cosmopolitan, 3 July 2017
Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
Avocado trees grown indoors in a container may never fruit at all.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Fruits and vegetables are easy, but whole grains can be confusing.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 6 July 2017
Just fill an empty spray bottle with diluted vinegar and spritz your produce (salad stuff, fruits, etc.) then rinse in regular water before serving.
—Elizabeth Narins, Cosmopolitan, 3 July 2017
Verb
There are two groups of fruiting cherry trees—sweet cherries and sour cherries.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
Avocado trees grown indoors in a container may never fruit at all.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruit
Noun
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The way the division has played to this point, however, keeps those outcomes as real possibilities.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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And while ear piercing is generally safe, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) lists several adverse outcomes to improper piercing and piercing care, such as infection at the piercing site, bloodstream infections, allergic reactions, cuts and tears, and keloid formation.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
9 May 2025
Noun
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The pristine production and layered instrumentals kick this bluesy-rocker up a notch, and proves Hughes’s expressive singing as well as his towering instrumental talents.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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Hollywood lobbying arms, such as the Motion Picture Association, have argued that the U.S. needs a federal film incentive as a carrot to lure productions back.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
5 May 2025
Noun
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Tibbles and her feral offspring swiftly exterminated the island’s endemic Lyall’s wren — a flightless, songbird that had evolved without mammalian predators.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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There are simply too many variables to consider, including the genetic influence of does on their male offspring and the role that maturity plays in antler growth.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Spanish arthouse has flowered again in Spain, especially from a new generation of filmmakers.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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Whether depicting bustling city scenes, quiet temples, or flowering birds, Hiroshige’s prints spoke to a broad audience—creating accessible art that crossed class boundaries and elevated everyday life.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Show how data from customers/employees contributes to product innovations; present plans for sharing resultant value. 2.—
James Felton Keith,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Finally, the resultant structure was coated in potassium hydroxide, which washes away less stable structures and leaves behind thousands of microscopic pores.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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All products featured on Glamour are independently selected by our editors.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
4 May 2025
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Thanks to hemp products being federally legal through the 2018 Farm Bill, Tilray sells its hemp beverages across 13 states in the U.S., with its biggest markets in Minnesota, Florida and Texas.—
Will Yakowicz,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Noun
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At Perilla, cooks use lard, olive oil, or seed and vegetable oils when making seafood, veggies, and other non-beefy menu items.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2025
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Another potential drawback is that people may miss out on healthy foods like nuts, seeds, avocados, and olive oil, which can actually be associated with a healthy weight in moderation.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Chickweed blooms in spring, and each plant can produce thousands of seeds.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 May 2025
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Across various cultures, the Flower Moon is tied closely with the abundance of blooming flowers.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
6 May 2025
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“Fruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruit. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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