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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
Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Fruit Tropical and Asian fruits like durian, lychee, green mangoes and jackfruit can be found in Milwaukee's Burmese shops.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Examples of healthy complex carbs are fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Netting is an effective barrier to keep squirrels away from ripening fruits and vegetables.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
Whole fruits contain fiber, which fills you up and prevents your blood sugar from spiking.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Your meals will consist mainly of vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, and healthy fats.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Assuming Apples Will Ripen in the Kitchen Unlike some other fruits like bananas, apples don't continue to ripen once they've been picked off the tree.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
Making this swap also has health benefits, as eating more fruits and vegetables can reduce the risk of kidney and heart disease.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
Both animals eat rabbits and small rodents along with fruits, berries, insects, birds and reptiles.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Fruit Tropical and Asian fruits like durian, lychee, green mangoes and jackfruit can be found in Milwaukee's Burmese shops.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Examples of healthy complex carbs are fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Netting is an effective barrier to keep squirrels away from ripening fruits and vegetables.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
Whole fruits contain fiber, which fills you up and prevents your blood sugar from spiking.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Your meals will consist mainly of vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, and healthy fats.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Assuming Apples Will Ripen in the Kitchen Unlike some other fruits like bananas, apples don't continue to ripen once they've been picked off the tree.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
Making this swap also has health benefits, as eating more fruits and vegetables can reduce the risk of kidney and heart disease.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruits
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In sibling-control studies, researchers compare outcomes between siblings in the same family, which helps account for shared genetics and environment.—
Adaira Landry,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The cumulative effect is fewer community judgments and more private, judicial and legislative control over outcomes.—
Richard Lorren Jolly,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Philips Hue Secure Video Doorbell Philips Hue showed off its first video doorbell at IFA alongside a number of other smart home products, including a new Hue bridge and strip lights.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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Available in 9 different colors, the hanging organizer has four different zippered compartments roomy enough to hold full-size hair care products, brushes, combs, and more.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Looking toward human use Although the study remains in its early stages, the results suggest a new approach for future therapies.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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French pharmaceutical group Sanofi dropped 10%, with JPMorgan analysts calling results from its latest dermatitis drug study weaker than expected.—
Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Greene went on to appear in over 200 film and television productions, including movies The Green Mile, Maverick, two installments of The Twilight Saga, and Die Hard With a Vengeance, along with series Goliath, Tulsa King, and Reservation Dogs.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The company’s stage productions have been seen by more than 240 million theatergoers worldwide, according to Disney stats, and won 20 Tony Awards.—
Gordon Cox,
Variety,
3 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
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Start seeds indoors four to five weeks before the last frost.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Among other things, Treasury yields are the benchmark for other lending.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Treasury yields continued to dip on Thursday as investors digested more weak data on the labor market.—
Sean Conlon,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
4 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
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The decisions ultimately have dire consequences for both the erstwhile pals and everyone else living on Inisherin.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Tools to postpone payments can be ‘critical’ Deferments and forbearances can help student loan borrowers avoid the harsh consequences of falling behind on their bills, consumer advocates said.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Fruits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruits. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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