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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
Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Then, pick five fruits — which can also be frozen — to use for snacks and smoothies.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 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
Their nutrient-rich berries are favorites for fruit-eating birds, including robins, thrushes, waxwings, and orioles.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Then, pick five fruits — which can also be frozen — to use for snacks and smoothies.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 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
Noun
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The case, along with two others, has been selected as a bellwether trial, meaning its outcome could affect how thousands of similar lawsuits play out.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Rodriguez was the first of more than 1,500 individuals to file a civil case against the social media platforms; her suit’s outcome could depend in part on how the jury in Kaley’s suit decides.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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China is pairing dominant-market level tech with emerging-market production costs, backed by its massive supply chain, Green said.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Her production team includes stage manager Sara Dailey, production manager Coco Sein and assistant director Adelina Rocha.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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In real life, the rising talent is the offspring of Norwegian performers Pia Tjelta and Kyrre Haugen Sydness.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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With the siblings and in-laws and various inbred offsprings dismissed, these moors are lonelier than ever, making the action both easier to follow than in the original novel and easier to buy.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Boxwood, holly, ferns, and other greenery are combined with climbing vines such as roses, camellias, and jasmine to add height and subtle color, while flowering shrubs and dependable perennials like lavender and hydrangea add romance.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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Try planting succulents, flowering vines, ornamental grasses, fruits, and vegetables.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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The resultant mergers seem to be five times more likely to be found in quasars.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Disruption and pain resultant from competition could lead to growth in order to weather the competition.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
31 Jan. 2026
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And when policy changes happen, car companies need time to figure out their plans for future products.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Lead, a heavy metal once common in products like pipes and paints, is a neurotoxin that can stunt children’s development, lower IQ scores and increase blood pressure in adults.—
Michael Phillis,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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The individual beads are large hollow spheres containing okra seeds.—
TRAVIS LOLLER,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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This minimizes the chance of birds or pests removing the seeds or wind or rain blowing or washing them away.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The roomy square toe and chunky geometric heel are on-trend and create a flattering silhouette, as does the shape of the faux-leather boot shaft, which blooms out slightly at the top to allow for full freedom of movement.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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It’s turned rainy and cooler in the past couple of days, but the creosote bushes are blooming yellow.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Fruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruit. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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