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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
Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
The plant that bore Rudolph II’s ewer might still be fruiting somewhere.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 26 June 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
Many banana and papaya plants are fruiting; feed monthly for best production.
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—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
The plant that bore Rudolph II’s ewer might still be fruiting somewhere.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 26 June 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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But expect the outcome of the race to potentially be controversial.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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In the pilot program, the U.S. Department of Education offered Pell grants for short-term training for students who wouldn’t otherwise qualify and compared their outcomes to those without grants.—
Natalie Yahr,
jsonline.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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The report also examined 10 standalone allegations against other individuals involved with the productions, substantiating two of them.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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The Real Housewives of London began production in March 2025, with six bold, dynamic, and successful socialites showcasing the luxury of living in the UK’s iconic capital.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Similar to seahorses, male pipefish give birth to offspring.—
Lauren Liebhaber
July 9,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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That gene is then passed down to offspring at a higher-than-normal rate, gradually reducing the population’s ability to reproduce.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Staggering the height of flowering vertical growers.—
Lauren Dunec Hoang,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 July 2025
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Plant along pathways and beneath flowering shrubs for low maintenance charm.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 July 2025
Noun
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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
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Meanwhile caretakers are concerned with something that can be even more challenging to address: the psychological trauma resultant from years of abuse in captivity.—
Ryley Graham,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 June 2025
Noun
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New York selected the Ohio State product with the No. 10 overall selection of the 2022 NFL Draft.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Plus, the seeds’ ability to germinate isn’t always guaranteed.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 July 2025
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Because carrot seeds are tiny, which makes proper spacing challenging, seed companies also sell pelleted carrots.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
Verb
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According to the Ohio Department of Health, Ohio has 28 beach advisories currently, 24 for high bacteria levels and four for toxic algae blooms.—
Joyce Orlando,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 July 2025
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An average of 150 rose bushes bloom at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, which is a remarkable feat.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
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“Fruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruit. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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