fruited

verb

past tense of fruit
as in flowered

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  1. flowered
  2. seeded
  3. bloomed
  4. propagated
  5. rooted
Verb
  • Staking helps protect tall or large-flowered dahlias from breakage and flopping over, especially after rain or strong wind.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
  • Here's what the experts say happens, and what to do if your plant has already flowered.
    — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 15 May 2026
Definition of flowered
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  • The compensation package also includes a new Player Support Program seeded with an initial $2 million commitment in 2026, equally split between men and women players.
    — Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • That literally seemingly has injected and seeded lies into the environment.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of seeded
Verb
  • Founded in 2009, the group has bloomed into a small empire—we’re talking nearly 70 of the South’s favorite restaurants, hotels, bars, and cafes, plus another dozen or so in development—with thoughtful intention.
    — Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In fact, Monet wanted gardens full of diverse plants, often arranging them in successive waves of flowers that bloomed for only a few weeks, creating an artwork in itself.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of bloomed
Verb
  • Social-media commentators have propagated conspiracy theories about the case, including a theory that Pat himself committed the killings.
    — Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Any trimmings that contain at least one leaf node can be propagated into new plants.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of propagated
Verb
  • When well rooted grow the new plants in a full sun location for best production.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Smith’s commitment to protecting people was rooted partly in his military service, according to his longtime partner, Lisa Haney.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of rooted
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