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
Katie Moore, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Its vegan gelato is made with coconut milk, fruit and natural flavors.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 17 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
Ellsworth, 38, originally brewed up the first iterations of what would later become known as Poppi in 2015 by mixing fruit juice, prebiotics, and sparkling water in her kitchen, marketing the drink as a healthier alternative to classic sodas.
—Katie Moore, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Its vegan gelato is made with coconut milk, fruit and natural flavors.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 17 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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And yet the outcome was the same.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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That is a different standard than most organizations work under now, where outcomes can be explained, softened or deferred with the right language.—
Richard P. Weigand,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Co-productions can cut even closer than that.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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The International Energy Agency reported that global production was up 3% in 2025.—
Dave Trecker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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The 39th Congress confirmed Trumbull’s view of citizenship, even explicitly rejecting the exclusion of the offspring of immigrants, similar to the issue today.—
Ediberto Roman,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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Protect her newborn, albeit alien-like, offspring by any means necessary, of course.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Fertilize after flowering in early summer and again in August, based on soil test results.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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Plant in bulb cages constructed from hardware cloth to prevent voles from eating your flowering bulbs.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 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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Doncic surged for a 60-point performance against the Miami Heat during the Lakers’ nine-game winning streak that ultimately put them in position for a top-half seed in the West despite Doncic’s and Austin Reaves’ injuries.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
20 Apr. 2026
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And this is where things get uncomfortable for the top seed.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When given excess nitrogen, peonies, like other plants, focus on vegetative growth, not blooming.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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These self-seeding plants will bring vibrancy and color to the landscape before other flowers bloom.—
Lauren David,
Martha Stewart,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Fruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruit. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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