fruiting

present participle of fruit

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruiting
Verb
  • So, get out your digging tools now—you’ll want to give these flowering beauties time to settle before the ground freezes.
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Deadheading keeps them flowering for as long as possible.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Mums need moisture to stay healthy and continue blooming.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
  • This summer-blooming perennial can be divided in spring or fall, but since spring is so busy with many garden chores, why not do it this fall?
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Rest and health should be priorities, but so will seeding.
    Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Intellectual Capital Tech layoffs redistributed talent into startups, fueling not only short-term growth, but also seeding future national innovation.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Fruiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruiting. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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