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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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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
Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
My Eve’s Pride peach tree, two years after planting, is covered with fruit.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 24 Feb. 2026
Goronson notes that peach trees fruit reliably and quickly when planted in the right conditions.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
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Noun
From the Eastern Plains to the Western Slope, the trust economy is alive and well among small-town farmers and cottage bakers looking to share the fruits of their labor through self-serve farm stands.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
My Eve’s Pride peach tree, two years after planting, is covered with fruit.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
To keep the plants tidy and encourage new growth, regularly remove old leaves after fruiting.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 24 Feb. 2026
Goronson notes that peach trees fruit reliably and quickly when planted in the right conditions.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruit
Noun
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The conditions in the strait remain in flux, some analysts said, leaving a wide range of possible outcomes.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The city will also look at outcomes in foot traffic, business activity, and overall vibrancy for markers of success.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Shot in France and partially underwritten by a French production company, Jude’s interpretation transposes the maid’s experience to that of a Romanian immigrant.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Operating costs for soybean production have stayed elevated since 2020 and are projected to increase again in 2026, according to the agency.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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When Finn leaves Honey, their lives are both improved, even if their offspring don’t see that until many years later.—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Females and offspring would no longer even feed at the same fig tree.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Regretfully, seedling avocado trees can take many years to flower.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Mow frequently while speedwell is flowering and hand-pull large patches.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The resultant lift the craft exhibited is probably the first instance of plane taking off vertically.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2026
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The resultant device blends fast discharge speeds with massive storage capacity, holding up to 25 times more energy per kilogram than conventional versions.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Texas hemp retailers are getting temporary relief after a judge blocked the state's new ban on smokable THC products – a rule that shop owners say threatened to wipe out large portions of their business.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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China banned the import of Taiwanese pineapples in 2021 and since then extended the import ban to products as varied as the grouper fish, squid, tuna and other fruits.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But know that dahlias grown from seed are not true to their parent plant due to cross-pollination.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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Use physical barriers like stone, plastic, or metal edging to keep gravel and grass separate and keep seeds from getting in the gravel.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Try the Alameda Creek Trail or the paved Bayview Loop, or ask the naturalists at the visitor center to point you to the areas that are blooming most enthusiastically.—
Alissa Greenberg,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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In spring, expect lush greenery, blooming wildflowers, and a good flow at Fife Creek.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Fruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruit. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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