fruited

Definition of fruitednext
past tense of fruit

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruited
Verb
  • One of the most common questions among orchid owners is what to do after the plant has flowered.
    Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The Met show opens in the eighteen-eighties, when naturalism flowered in Parisian art schools.
    Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Gentry Academy, seeded fifth, beat top-seed Hill-Murray 4-2 in the Class 2A, Section 4 semifinals on Wednesday at Aldrich Arena in Maplewood.
    Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Raducanu will be seeded in Indian Wells and so will receive a bye into the second round.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Raines spoke to the Lutzenkirchen family the day of the tragedy and began a friendship that has now bloomed into an effort to continue these safe driving summits.
    Doug Turnbull for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, AJC.com, 22 Feb. 2026
  • The celebration bloomed into a nonprofit with support from Thomas’ family and community.
    Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • That means new or rare plants cannot be legally propagated, even for your own use.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
  • African violets can be easily propagated in both soil and water using healthy stem and leaf cuttings.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Healthy sod should feel firmly rooted, show consistent green growth, and require less frequent watering.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
  • The 19-year-old, who had been on the pitch for around 10 minutes, scored the equaliser for a team rooted to the bottom of the table, a strike which could just have a major say in the Premier League title race.
    Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Fruited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruited. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

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