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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
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
City gardeners get creative with small spaces, transforming balconies, windowsills, rooftops, vertical space, containers, and vacant lots into valuable spaces to grow vegetables and fruits.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
These are the squeezable containers that hold a puréed blend of fruits and vegetables.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Kiwi or pineapple Both of these tropical fruits contain enzymes that aid in protein digestion—bromelain in the case of pineapple, and actinidin in the case of kiwi.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 9 Apr. 2026
Adding salt was also associated with a lower intake of fruits and vegetables among women.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Each one is made using farm-fresh ingredients, including herbs, vegetables, fruits, olive oil, honey, and eggs grown on the hotel’s very own land, plus homemade breads, pastas, and pastries.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
The fruits of their labor are then showcased in the spring exhibition.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Time to enjoy the fruits of your labor.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
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Basil does well alongside tomatoes and is even believed to improve the flavor of the fruits when grown together.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
City gardeners get creative with small spaces, transforming balconies, windowsills, rooftops, vertical space, containers, and vacant lots into valuable spaces to grow vegetables and fruits.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
These are the squeezable containers that hold a puréed blend of fruits and vegetables.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Kiwi or pineapple Both of these tropical fruits contain enzymes that aid in protein digestion—bromelain in the case of pineapple, and actinidin in the case of kiwi.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 9 Apr. 2026
Adding salt was also associated with a lower intake of fruits and vegetables among women.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Each one is made using farm-fresh ingredients, including herbs, vegetables, fruits, olive oil, honey, and eggs grown on the hotel’s very own land, plus homemade breads, pastas, and pastries.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
The fruits of their labor are then showcased in the spring exhibition.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Time to enjoy the fruits of your labor.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruits
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Prediction markets allow users to bet on a wide range of real world outcomes, including geopolitical developments with seismic implications.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
9 Apr. 2026
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Four of those federal cases were chosen as bellwether cases, meaning their outcomes are meant to help guide how all the other cases in federal court in Chicago might proceed, and/or how to settle those cases.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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PCMag editors select and review products independently.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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Contact retailers for questions about products before ordering.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Their terms will begin later this month after election results are certified by local election boards.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Dermatologists say beginners need far fewer products than social media suggests — and the right basics can deliver real results.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Some say that the quantity of productions required by streaming services has diluted the talent pool of crews.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Coachella has expanded significantly over 25 years, becoming a multiweekend affair drawing record crowds and featuring elaborate stage productions.—
Vanessa Franko,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Some wildflower seeds sprout with cool winter storms and will often remain small and low to the ground.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
5 Mar. 2026
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While states are generally inclined to fund more clinical and translational research, which would have more immediate payoffs for taxpayers, the plan also specifically calls for funding basic research that seeds clinical discoveries.—
Anil Oza,
STAT,
20 Feb. 2026
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According to the Yale Budget Lab, every dollar the IRS spends on audits yields more than $7 in returns.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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In the bond market, Treasury yields eased.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Minibars feature a custom bourbon blend from local distillery Jacob Rieger & Company, a thoughtful touch that roots the experience in Missouri.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 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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Some health consequences might not become apparent for years—and anecdotal evidence is rife with confounding factors.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Colorado legislators have put our state’s anti-discrimination law on a collision course with Title IX, the federal law that guarantees women and girls an equal opportunity to compete in sports, and female student athletes are paying the consequences.—
Lisa Frizell,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Fruits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruits. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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