fruiting

present participle of fruit

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruiting
Verb
  • Here’s a look at some of the most common issues that keep Christmas cacti from flowering, and ways to ensure your plants bloom bright this holiday season.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Deciduous magnolia trees shed their leaves each year and should be pruned in the summer once flowering is over.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Pruning is usually done at specific times of the year, typically while a plant is dormant, before new growth emerges in spring, or once the blooming cycle of a plant is done for the season.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
  • In late spring, the Badlands transform with green grasses and blooming wildflowers, perfect for photographers and nature enthusiasts.
    Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • That’s not only a chance to take control of the division but also to position themselves well for seeding in the conference.
    Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
  • The Magic and Hawks are both 3-4 on the season and could be battling for seeding in the Eastern Conference.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The two-day trial of ten people accused of sexist cyberbullying against France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron by propagating fake and malicious claims about her sexuality and gender began in Paris on Monday.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The idea of waves propagating through a barrier has been around for a long time, since before the existence of quantum mechanics.
    Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Fruiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruiting. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.

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