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
Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Let sit until fruit thaws (at least 15 minutes).
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
The trees won’t grow and fruit the same as their parents.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Lemontini nails and fruit decals in the summer, chrome for fall, and what for winter?
—Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Let sit until fruit thaws (at least 15 minutes).
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
That’s the graft, the point where rootstock and the fruiting wood are grafted together.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
The trees won’t grow and fruit the same as their parents.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruit
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An investigation by the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) has found that Team Canada manipulated the outcome of the North American Cup in Lake Placid, New York, earlier this month.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Some organizations mistake busyness for productivity, valuing optics versus outcomes.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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EngineAI confirmed that its production models are powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor, providing up to 2000 TOPS of AI compute, along with a 360-degree LiDAR perception system.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Reliability, flexibility, and fast, on time delivery guide development, with specifications tailored to local markets and customers, from last mile hubs and national distribution to cold storage, production facilities, and data centres.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Across the hallway from Atlantis Kids Adventures is The Gamers Reef, a classic arcade with everything from Pac-Man to driving games, which may appeal to parents (especially those raised in the ’80s) even more than their offspring.—
Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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In pitting his offspring against each other in a battle for the family empire Rupert Murdoch became part of a tale as old as time… A tale well told in Gabe Sherman’s Bonfire of the Murdochs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Increasing light, water, humidity, and fertilizer may nudge a plant to flower.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Violets usually grow and flower well at standard room temperatures ranging between 65°F and 80°F, but blooming may be reduced if plants are stressed by extreme heat or cold.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The resultant impunity means people turn to alternative structures for protection, from vigilantes to the very criminals that oppress them.—
Obi Anyadike,
semafor.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Director of Transportation Tom Vander Woude said huge cost changes likely would also include changing the scope of the project, which automatically triggers the amendment process and the resultant bureaucratic reviews.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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His best rating has been on flash memory products maker SanDisk (SNDK).—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
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So over the past year and a bit, China had put very punitive tariffs on Canadian agricultural products and fish and seafood, shutting Canadians out from one of their primary markets, if not for some of them, their primary market.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Fresh papaya seeds are covered with a slimy coating that prevents them from germinating inside the fruit.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
13 Jan. 2026
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The seed round included primary and secondary capital.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Get acquainted with flora along the Cholla Cactus Garden Nature Trail, a flat loop through 10 acres of cacti and bushes where something colorful is usually blooming any time of the year.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Ynez Mountains, its 550-acre grounds are dotted with olive and orange trees as well as blooming roses and magnolias.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Fruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruit. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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