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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
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Unlike people, dogs do not need to include fruits and vegetables in their diet.
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Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2026
Their water and fertilizer needs are very different and lead to fruiting failure.
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Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Her mother Inger, a former Ford model, runs the gift fruit shipping company Palm Beach Groves.
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Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Unlike people, dogs do not need to include fruits and vegetables in their diet.
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Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Verb
These cultivars fruit best when planted 2 to 2 ½ feet apart.
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Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2026
Their water and fertilizer needs are very different and lead to fruiting failure.
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Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruit
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The report found some shelter programs cost significantly more to operate than others, but due to incomplete and inconsistent data, auditors were unable to determine whether higher spending translated into better outcomes.
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The findings have since been replicated across multiple follow-up analyses and extended to include women, cognitive outcomes and blood pressure.
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Fans of the musical may also recognize some familiar pieces when the production arrives in Denver.
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In March 2026, Musk announced a plan to build the largest chip production facility in the world, in Texas.
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Poison dart frogs go the extra (quarter) mile Male poison dart frogs, like many other frogs, are known for transporting their offspring from land to water by carrying the tadpoles on their backs.
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Domestic animals become feral by surviving on their own in the wild and raising their offspring without help from humans.
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For something dreamier, A Midsummer Night’s Dream theme pairs flower garlands and fairy lights with pretty appetizers and edible floral cocktails.
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After flowering, look for black berries that attract birds.
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Pakistan has traditionally run large fiscal and external deficits, with a resultant rise in public debt.
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The vessel’s owner and master will assume full responsibility for any resultant damage, the PGSA said.
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Analysts see it as a step toward requiring AI developers to take greater accountability for their products.
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The stubborn fire at the 500,000-square-foot food-product storage facility started on Wednesday.
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But the seeds of a forthcoming technology paradigm shift have already begun to germinate.
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Scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
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In the summer, Lake Louise Gondola soars over lush alpine meadows and blooming fields of wildflowers.
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Lilacs are one of spring's timeless blooming shrubs, cherished for their beautiful, fragrant blossoms.
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“Fruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruit. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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