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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
In the case of avocados, and many other fruits, polyphenol oxidase changes the chemical structure of phenols when they're exposed to oxygen.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
Winter salads can also be dressed up with seasonal fruits like pears, pomegranates, and grapefruit.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Fig trees need a lot of light and water, well-draining soil, and regular feedings to thrive in a container, but you’ll be rewarded with sweet fruits.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
Citrus Fruits Citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and limes are rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
The fruits were mediocre for eating fresh, but tasteless for making jam.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2026
Protein, dairy, healthy fats, fruits and vegetables are the largest categories competing for the top.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Both include lots of fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, and seeds, as well as moderate amounts of fish, chicken, dairy, and whole grains.
—Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
Stop by Convivium Bar for a craft cocktail also made utilizing the fruits of Monaci’s orchards, or for a glass of velvety Guido Coffa wine.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
In the case of avocados, and many other fruits, polyphenol oxidase changes the chemical structure of phenols when they're exposed to oxygen.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
Winter salads can also be dressed up with seasonal fruits like pears, pomegranates, and grapefruit.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Fig trees need a lot of light and water, well-draining soil, and regular feedings to thrive in a container, but you’ll be rewarded with sweet fruits.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
Citrus Fruits Citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and limes are rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
The fruits were mediocre for eating fresh, but tasteless for making jam.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2026
Protein, dairy, healthy fats, fruits and vegetables are the largest categories competing for the top.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Both include lots of fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, and seeds, as well as moderate amounts of fish, chicken, dairy, and whole grains.
—Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruits
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Massachusetts and New York were penalized largely due to high living costs and tax burdens, while Alabama and Mississippi faced challenges tied to aging health outcomes and limited access to recreational and cultural resources for older residents.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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For example, a 2025 study from the University of Virginia and the American Institutes for Research found that public Montessori preschool programs provide superior early learning outcomes for children ages 3–6 than traditional programs, especially in reading, memory and social understanding.—
Mary Ellen Klas,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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According to the market research firm EchoTik, the TikTok Shop sold $19 billion worth of products globally in the third quarter of this year, from July through September.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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Cureate does not warehouse or distribute food products, the company buys purchases the food order and the farmer delivers it to the customer, Bryden said.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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When severe wind strikes Southern California, the results can be destructive and deadly.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Health care, housing, and education would be built to be affordable, driven by real results from the bottom up--not by party interests trickling down.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Marvel has publicly acknowledged that the studio's productions often scan actors' bodies, though the scans are generally only used for visual effects purposes rather than storing actors' likenesses for future projects.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Mediawan will also collaborate with BYD on content in various ways, ranging from brand integration in select titles across Mediawan Group productions.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
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Plant seeds 1/4-inch deep in 2- to 3-inch pots containing a slightly acidic, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
26 Dec. 2025
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But in Division 1, seeds six through 10 are all from the Avocado East League, so Del Norte will play at league foe Rancho Bernardo in the first round.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Jacobs cited the interest-rate environment, and expectations the Federal Reserve will lower rates again, as a reason to make income a major focus this year as the declining rates pressure yields on cash investments.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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To make sure there’s sufficient demand among bond investors, Treasury yields must remain attractive relative to the competition.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Natural rock formations rise through the living room floor, a detail that roots the design in the hillside itself, and a full renovation of an existing home brought it in line with the style of the main house while still maintaining its own identity.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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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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But Jackie’s defining value is framed as determination, and The Queen of Versailles is too busy handing her upbeat girlboss numbers to reckon in any meaningful way with the consequences.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, the consequences of the shutdown have been compounding.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Fruits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruits. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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