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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
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
Leaves are the engines that make energy for flowering and fruiting.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 6 July 2017
Just fill an empty spray bottle with diluted vinegar and spritz your produce (salad stuff, fruits, etc.) then rinse in regular water before serving.
—Elizabeth Narins, Cosmopolitan, 3 July 2017
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Noun
Most types of sweet cherries aren't self-pollinating, but tart cherries will usually fruit when they're grown on their own.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
Leaves are the engines that make energy for flowering and fruiting.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
Verb
Fruits and vegetables are easy, but whole grains can be confusing.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 6 July 2017
Just fill an empty spray bottle with diluted vinegar and spritz your produce (salad stuff, fruits, etc.) then rinse in regular water before serving.
—Elizabeth Narins, Cosmopolitan, 3 July 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruit
Noun
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The need for transparency in both cost and quality, as well as a greater appreciation of outcomes that matter to patients, applies to every sector, from pharmaceuticals to hospital care.—
Rita Numerof,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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What distinguishes me is a proven legacy of leadership and tangible outcomes.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The theory is that each of these tax rates distinctly discourages the production and the seizing of initiative in the economy; therefore, cutting them enhances economic activity to an uncommon degree.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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The new effort comes as President Trump pressures Apple and other tech giants to shift production to domestic soil.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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To put this to the test, the researchers used an environmental cue – exposing the mothers to cold and darkness – to trigger diapause in her offspring, which was maintained for three months.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 July 2025
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What Are the Basics of DNA? DNA is the genetic material passed down from an organism to its offspring.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
30 July 2025
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Celebrating 15 years in 2025, the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens is a bedrock of the community, welcoming all to enjoy its shaded walkways, flowering native gardens, and acres of wetlands and mangrove forests.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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The wooden exterior of the house, partly covered with flowering vines, gives the place the feel of a vacation getaway.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The resultant fertilized dire wolf eggs were implanted into and born by surrogate dog mothers, resulting in the successful resurrection of an Ice Age-era species.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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After cooling, the resultant solid was ground into powder to produce the final pigment.—
Jay Kakade
June 14,
New Atlas,
14 June 2025
Noun
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The stevia and monk fruit products were mislabeled.—
Amber Brenza,
Health,
8 Aug. 2025
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Consider Priya, a high-performing marketing lead who transitioned into product strategy.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The run has shot them up past the New York Liberty for the No. 2 seed in the league.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Instead, the Mavericks were the No. 10 seed … and zoomed to the No. 1 overall pick, Duke’s Flagg.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, Medellín blooms with eternal spring—its hillsides alive with orchids and sky-sailing cable cars.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Sunflowers are beginning to bloom around Kansas City, and farms and fields are welcoming visitors to come explore their lands and take pictures with the big bright beauties.—
Joseph Hernandez
August 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Fruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruit. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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