Definition of fruitnext
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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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fruit

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Recent Examples of fruit
Noun
Research suggests that this fruit may be a particularly beneficial post-workout option—replenishing blood sugar and regulating energy expenditure. — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2026 Instead of a sharp bite, black garlic tastes sweeter, tangier and more savory, with notes often compared to balsamic vinegar, molasses, tamarind, caramel and dried fruit. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
Your leaf feeding, and eventually fruit feeding, pests are almost certain to be pickle or melon worms. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026 Fort Collins Nursery sells citrus in an eight-inch pot — their smallest fruiting size — and yields will only continue to increase with time. — Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fruit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruit
Noun
  • But the toxic relationship between Democratic leaders and the White House, as my colleagues reported, means the more likely outcome is no deal at all.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The outcome of Tuesday’s elections could slow that spending, with vast consequences for the thousands of jobs and massive amounts of economic development that AI supports.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • However, FlashProve remains a research prototype rather than a production-ready solution.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Since then, the contest has been in many ways a generational fight, with the two staking out differing positions on public safety, housing production and strategies for ending homelessness.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Schubarth subsequently bred offspring of the Montana Mountain King to captive bighorn ewes on his farm west of Great Falls.
    — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2026
  • First elephant to be born at KC Zoo The calf will be the first offspring of parents Zuri, a 17-year-old female, and Tamani, a 21-year-old male.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • As the plant matures and begins to flower, its daily movement gradually decreases and eventually stops.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Nov. 2026
  • From gorgeous blooms and ornamental fruits to colorful fall foliage, these flowering trees add seasonal flourishes for beautiful gardens all season long.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Inadequate funding and the resultant low pay for correctional officers, when compared to other law enforcement agencies, have plagued the bureau for years.
    — Scott Peyton, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Surprisingly, despite his role in the Fast & Furious franchise and the resultant persona fans project on him, Gibson is, admittedly, not interested in pursuing motorsport and had never been drifting.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Officials also noted that drug manufacturers have doubled their output of the products over the last year by adding extra manufacturing shifts and production capacity.
    — Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • OpenAI dedicated a quarter of its product engineers to that effort.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Adjusting mowing height, watering deeply but less frequently, and following appropriate fertilization practices may improve its appearance without additional seed.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The Guardians are slated to play Farmington (the 13th seed in Class LL) Tuesday night for the CCC championship.
    — Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • What is love in an uncertain season but the possibility of flowers blooming in the snow?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Choose the Right Growing Location Mums of any sort need at least six hours of direct light per day to grow and bloom abundantly.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 29 Oct. 2026

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“Fruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruit. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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