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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
Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2026
The edible fruits have the distinct flavor of Hawaiian Punch fruit juice .
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
This means lots of fruits, vegetables, whole wheat (instead of white), lean meat, fiber and healthy fats.
—Jereè Paul, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
The puree contained elevated levels of patulin, a naturally occurring substance produced by molds that can grow in various fruits, including apples, according to the recall.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The survey, which looked at the impact of grocery costs on American households across all 50 states, analyzed 26 common grocery items, such as meat, dairy, fruits, vegetables, frozen foods and cleaning products.
—Monique Johnson, The Providence Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
Certain cheeses may suffice, as well as some fruits or vegetables.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
These nutrients are most effectively obtained through a varied, whole-food diet that includes nuts, seeds, seafood and fatty fish, dairy, colorful vegetables and fruits and healthy oils.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
These fruits are rich in nutrients that can help lower heart disease risk factors, such as high cholesterol.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Feb. 2026
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Although some fruits naturally contain more sugar than others, fruit also contains essential vitamins and nutrients like vitamin C, E, potassium, magnesium, antioxidants, and more.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2026
The edible fruits have the distinct flavor of Hawaiian Punch fruit juice .
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
This means lots of fruits, vegetables, whole wheat (instead of white), lean meat, fiber and healthy fats.
—Jereè Paul, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
The puree contained elevated levels of patulin, a naturally occurring substance produced by molds that can grow in various fruits, including apples, according to the recall.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The survey, which looked at the impact of grocery costs on American households across all 50 states, analyzed 26 common grocery items, such as meat, dairy, fruits, vegetables, frozen foods and cleaning products.
—Monique Johnson, The Providence Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
Certain cheeses may suffice, as well as some fruits or vegetables.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
These nutrients are most effectively obtained through a varied, whole-food diet that includes nuts, seeds, seafood and fatty fish, dairy, colorful vegetables and fruits and healthy oils.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
These fruits are rich in nutrients that can help lower heart disease risk factors, such as high cholesterol.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruits
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Kalshi and Polymarket are both prediction markets where people trade on yes-or-no outcomes of future events across pop culture, sports, and politics.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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This is an important step toward understanding each other, addressing long-standing gaps in care, and improving outcomes in Black communities.—
Jereè Paul,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2026
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Trump's proclamation exempts a long list of products from the new levies, including beef, tomatoes, oranges, pharmaceuticals, passenger vehicles and certain critical minerals.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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But despite his characteristic command and media savvy, Jackson’s campaign never gained true momentum, scoring mixed results.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them.—
Staff reports,
Florida Times-Union,
17 Feb. 2026
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Founder and creative director Shezad Manjee said the Dallas-Fort Worth area is already becoming a hub for large scale productions, pointing to the Taylor Sheridan led studio complex in Fort Worth that will host the series Landman and other projects.—
Wilborn P. Nobles III,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Local productions continue to anchor viewer interest, accounting for 80% of all streaming hours.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
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Place seeds about one-quarter inch deep and one inch apart, or plant sets with the pointed end up, leaving the tip just visible above the soil.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026
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Plant seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
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In the bond market, Treasury yields held relatively steady.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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By the mid-1990s, yields had collapsed and coffee production could not recover in countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo.—
Lily Peck,
The Conversation,
17 Feb. 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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Not even mosques were spared the consequences of the aggressive crackdown.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The point is instead to say that the political consequences of opposing voter ID, for Democrats, are stark.—
Julian Baron,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Fruits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruits. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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