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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
Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Five servings of fruits and vegetables should be the minimal goal for all of us.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
To put it very simply, the fruits of Katharine Blodgett’s foundational work are quite literally in everything all around you.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 29 Jan. 2026
Notes of citrus, white florals, and tropical fruits create a zesty, subtly sweet aroma that's perfect for the balmy months ahead.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
Choose lower‑glycemic fruits, and keep total fruit portions close to one serving per smoothie.
—Health, 28 Jan. 2026
Still, there are a handful of winter fruits in season, which are available, budget-friendly, and flavorful in winter.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Oranges and other fruits Fruits are another great source of soluble fiber.
—Beth Krietsch, SELF, 22 Jan. 2026
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Eating fruits or fruit products — such as raw date palm juice — contaminated with urine or saliva from infected fruit bats also contributes to spread.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Five servings of fruits and vegetables should be the minimal goal for all of us.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
To put it very simply, the fruits of Katharine Blodgett’s foundational work are quite literally in everything all around you.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 29 Jan. 2026
Notes of citrus, white florals, and tropical fruits create a zesty, subtly sweet aroma that's perfect for the balmy months ahead.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
Choose lower‑glycemic fruits, and keep total fruit portions close to one serving per smoothie.
—Health, 28 Jan. 2026
Still, there are a handful of winter fruits in season, which are available, budget-friendly, and flavorful in winter.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Oranges and other fruits Fruits are another great source of soluble fiber.
—Beth Krietsch, SELF, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruits
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Some organizations mistake busyness for productivity, valuing optics versus outcomes.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Scorpio's biggest struggle in 2026 Release the need to control outcomes — especially in love and family.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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On average, about 35% of large consumer products companies’ portfolios are in categories with more than 7% growth, Horsley said.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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What Gold Star Distribution products were affected?—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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According to the robotic firm, these results, taken together, show how Helix 02 combines full-body control, touch, and in-hand vision to achieve continuous, adaptive autonomy across complex, real-world tasks.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Yields also fell on other tenors after the sale results showed an increase in the bid-to-cover ratio - a key gauge of demand.—
Mia Glass,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Tony Awards eligibility cut-off date for the 2025-2026 season is April 26 for all Broadway productions which meet all other eligibility requirements.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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The 74th Tony Awards, which honored productions from the 2019-2020 season, was delayed and held at the Winter Garden Theatre on September 26, 2021 at the Winter Garden Theatre.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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Play wants structure so progress can bloom, as an instinctive New Moon seeds your 5th House of Creativity with inspiration.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Jan. 2026
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The quest comes with dangers and consequences but also seeds Conor’s socialization, albeit with a figure named Victor (Frank Mosley) with a TV for a head whose idea of heaven is … getting to watch people.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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When one rises, the other one generally does, too — and the same goes when yields fall.—
Aly J Yale,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The rise in debt supply is driven by large debt maturities and heavy state government issuance, which may push up yields and compounding pressures on the economy.—
Subhadip Sircar,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Louisiana dirty rice is a tasty meat-and-rice dish that roots its flavor in aromatic Cajun seasoning and the holy trinity vegetables.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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For Pritchard, whose Stanford roots date back to 2005, the chance to return as head coach was both emotional and deeply personal.—
Harold Gutmann,
Mercury News,
3 Dec. 2025
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Even if the industry’s analysis is exaggerated, the real-world consequences would be a disaster.—
Matthew Kandrach,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Speaking publicly in moments like this can introduce legal risk, political backlash, and unintended consequences for employees.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Fruits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruits. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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