fruiting

present participle of fruit

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruiting
Verb
  • The most important time to prune lavender is right after flowering in summer, but timing for this varies because some types of lavender bloom earlier than others.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
  • If adding new focal point plants and a mix of fall-flowering annuals doesn’t fit your vision for the season, take your fall refresh in another direction and simplify your container schemes.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 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
  • By seeding the market with TPU alternatives, Google can pressure Nvidia's pricing power and reduce reliance on expensive Nvidia hardware.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • With 18 games remaining in the regular season and a division title and playoff seeding in the balance, the particulars don’t matter.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Fruiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruiting. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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