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as in outcomes
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
one fruit of your faithfulness in carrying out your duties will be more rewarding responsibilities
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as in products
something produced by physical or intellectual effort
a popular app that was the fruit of years of research and development
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Recent Examples of fruits
Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
The company cultivates a variety of fruits and vegetables at its first commercial vertical farm, located in a warehouse in Avondale.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Head to your local farmers' market this weekend and look for these 12 fruits and vegetables that are always worth buying in the fall.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
In some cases, food banks are among the only places where people can get fresh fruits and vegetables.
—ProPublica, 3 Oct. 2025
That’s happened as consumption of fruits like plums, oranges, peaches, and pears has declined.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 3 Oct. 2025
The majority of it is fructose (a sugar most abundant in many fruits), followed by glucose, with lesser amounts of sucrose and other sugars.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Also, food items shipped from China and subject to price increases because of tariffs include fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, apple juice, garlic spices, tea and shrimp.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
By definition, herbs are the pungent leafy portions of certain plants, while spices are derived from seeds, fruits, flowers, or roots.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
There are farmers' markets all over the county offering everything from fruits and veggies to jams and maple syrup, and picturesque towns and villages like Fleischmanns, Walton, and Hobart provide scenic locales for strolling, shopping, and dining.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
The company cultivates a variety of fruits and vegetables at its first commercial vertical farm, located in a warehouse in Avondale.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Head to your local farmers' market this weekend and look for these 12 fruits and vegetables that are always worth buying in the fall.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
In some cases, food banks are among the only places where people can get fresh fruits and vegetables.
—ProPublica, 3 Oct. 2025
That’s happened as consumption of fruits like plums, oranges, peaches, and pears has declined.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 3 Oct. 2025
The majority of it is fructose (a sugar most abundant in many fruits), followed by glucose, with lesser amounts of sucrose and other sugars.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Also, food items shipped from China and subject to price increases because of tariffs include fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, apple juice, garlic spices, tea and shrimp.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
By definition, herbs are the pungent leafy portions of certain plants, while spices are derived from seeds, fruits, flowers, or roots.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruits
Noun
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The Global Vaccine Data Network project was designed to study both, as well as other outcomes, Black said.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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But an orientation toward the future can boost your networking outcomes by 12%.—
Sarah Maokosy,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Many products claim to fade wrinkles, fine lines, and dark spots, but claims don’t always equal results.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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The latest sensor developed by Honeywell helps businesses with high purity standards maintain the integrity of their manufacturing processes and reliably create high-quality end products.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Smart nutrition management all through the season always works better than trying to achieve stunning results with last minute fertilizer fixes.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Researchers, meanwhile, have studied the feasibility of retrofitting certain mid-range jets (like the Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320, ATR 72, and Embraer 190) with windowless designs and have reported some promising results.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Company finances via private and public funds, through co-productions, incentives and strategic partners.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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However, de Apziazu conceded streamers’ ambition and budgets are still leading to market-leading productions, even if fewer of them are made.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Plant seeds around self-compassion, boundaries, and choosing peace over perfection.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
14 Sep. 2025
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The strategy seeds ETFs before launch, and the original investor defers capital gains until selling their shares.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Irrigation systems will become necessary to support yields and ensure the quality of the grapes.—
Miguel A. Torres,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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An original equipment manufacturer headquartered in Germany has launched a new type of wind turbine that can deliver higher energy yields in low-temperature environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rising seas could swallow the land that roots our identity.—
Feleti Penitala Teo,
Time,
22 Sep. 2025
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In a strong culture, everyone roots their daily decisions in a desire to be in it to win it; there's a sense of ownership, pride and belonging.—
Alex Brueckmann,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Whether that fluctuating dynamic between coach and players should have any lasting consequences is a matter for United’s board and owners which, as Amorim referenced in his pre-match press conference, includes the Glazers as well as Ratcliffe.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Doing so could lead to serious consequences, including years in prison, according to Steve Levin, a University of Maryland Carey School of Law professor.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Fruits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruits. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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