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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
Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 7 Nov. 2025
Additionally, the peaches were either sold as individual pieces of fruit bearing PLU (Price Look-Up) stickers or as multi-packs.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Almost 200 fruiting and flowering trees add to the meditative atmosphere.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Improves Digestive Health Carrots, like all fruits and vegetables, contain fiber.
—Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 7 Nov. 2025
Additionally, the peaches were either sold as individual pieces of fruit bearing PLU (Price Look-Up) stickers or as multi-packs.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
Other valuable fruiting plants include elderberry, spicebush (), and native roses, which produce nutrient-dense hips in fall.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Almost 200 fruiting and flowering trees add to the meditative atmosphere.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruit
Noun
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The highly skilled team — including neonatologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and pediatric specialists — provides immediate access to advanced treatments and technology, improving outcomes and offering families peace of mind.—
MemorialCare Medical Group,
Oc Register,
10 Jan. 2026
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Participation and learning outcomes must first be approved by a licensed educator.—
Hope Moses,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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EngineAI confirmed that its production models are powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor, providing up to 2000 TOPS of AI compute, along with a 360-degree LiDAR perception system.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Reliability, flexibility, and fast, on time delivery guide development, with specifications tailored to local markets and customers, from last mile hubs and national distribution to cold storage, production facilities, and data centres.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Across the hallway from Atlantis Kids Adventures is The Gamers Reef, a classic arcade with everything from Pac-Man to driving games, which may appeal to parents (especially those raised in the ’80s) even more than their offspring.—
Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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In pitting his offspring against each other in a battle for the family empire Rupert Murdoch became part of a tale as old as time… A tale well told in Gabe Sherman’s Bonfire of the Murdochs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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Of the many types of basil, the classic Italian 'Treviso' variety stands out for resisting bitterness, staying tender longer, and being slow to flower even as summer heats up.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
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Creating an optimal growing environment is essential to flowering.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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The resultant working group recommended that the TWC develop a wage supplement or bonus plan for childcare workers—requiring an investment of more than $2 billion.—
Lauren Hilgers,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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This is the resultant list, which has a gem or two for anyone looking for a new (old) book.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The solana product would allocate a portion to be staked, the process in which rewards are earned for allowing the tokens owned to be used to support the blockchain network.—
Vildana Hajric Bloomberg,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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The running game is awesome, but how much of that is a product of Allen's mobility?—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Slice each pepper in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds.—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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Some fruit pits and seeds, like those in apples and pears, contain traces of cyanide, which is harmful to birds.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The seven-mile Torreya Challenge Loop steadily climbs and dips, meandering over creeks, an old forest road, and blackberry brambles, following a ridge where mountain laurels bloom in the spring and visitors can find the steepest incline in the park.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Just like garlic, spring flowers like tulips, daffodils, and snowdrops need to be planted in the fall to bloom.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Fruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruit. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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